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FOX & FRIENDS TO SHARE HOW PROPANE-POWERED INNOVATION IS HELPING THE FUTURE OF FARMING

September 27, 2026
Cleaner farming starts from the ground up. On October 2, tune in to FOX & Friends as we come to you live from California for a look at how propane-powered innovation is helping shape the …

COURT SCUTTLES WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY CHOICE PROTECTIONS

September 27, 2026
From the National Propane Gas Association BobtailOn November 5, 2024, Washingtonians went to the polls and voted in favor of Ballot Initiative 2066, which prevents state agencies and local governments from banning or restricting access …

PERC OFFERS FLEETS FINANCIAL COMPENSATION TO SHARE REAL-WORLD PROPANE AUTOGAS DATA

September 27, 2026
New initiative will deploy up to 120 vehicles and 50 fueling sites to accelerate commercial fleet transition to propane autogas RICHMOND, Va. — The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has announced the upcoming launch of …

THE PROPANE EDUCATION & RESEARCH COUNCIL TO HIGHLIGHT AFFORDABLE PORT OPERATION SOLUTIONS AT AAPA CONVENTION

September 27, 2026
Propane helps lower costs and keeps supply chain operations continuous while eliminating interconnection delays RICHMOND, Va. — For ports, the cost of waiting to electrify is colliding with the rising cost of diesel. According to the …

TWO MAJOR WINS WITH NFPA STANDARDS COUNCIL

September 19, 2026
From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail NPGA recently attended the NFPA Summer Standards Council meeting and walked away with two major victories for the propane industry. Since 2015, two plastic vent pipe manufacturers have …

NOTICE OF VALVE MANUFACTURERS’ ACTION: SERVICE LIFE RECOMMENDATION RE: OPD VALVES

September 19, 2026
From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail Three valve manufacturers have expressed the intent to issue a 10–12-year service life recommendation for relief valves integrated within Overfill Prevention Device (OPD) valves on November 1, 2026. A …

U.S. INVALIDATES CALIFORNIA’S PROPANE CANISTER BAN

September 19, 2026
From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail In 2024, California enacted legislation banning the sale of single-use propane canisters, such as U.S. DOT 39 cylinders, beginning January 1, 2028. After that date, only refillable propane canisters …

WEST VIRGINIA TRANSIT AGENCY MAKES ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CHOICE WITH COST-CUTTING PROPANE LIGHT DUTY BUSES

September 19, 2026
Mountain Line Transit Authority operating five new clean fuel vehicles MORGANTOWN, W. Va.— Mountain Line Transit Authority, a public transportation provider in Morgantown, West Virginia, is showcasing its safe, clean, economical light duty buses fueled with …

CETANE ANNOUNCES THE SALE OF INTER-MOUNTAIN PROPANE

September 19, 2026
HOUSTON, Texas – Cetane Associates (“Cetane”) is pleased to announce that Basin Coop, Inc. (“Basin Coop”), based in Durango, Colo., has acquired Inter-Mountain Propane, LLC (“Inter-Mountain”), headquartered in Pagosa Springs, Colo. The transaction closed on …

PGANE HOSTS SENATOR COLLINS AT MAINE PROPANE TRAINING CENTER

September 19, 2026
From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail The Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE) and Maine Energy Marketers Association recently hosted Maine Senator Susan Collins at the MTEC Training Facility. The visit highlighted the vital …

DEANHOUSTON RELEASES NEW ATTACK-A-MARKET BUSINESS BOOK

September 19, 2026
A proven framework to help B2B manufacturers identify, attack and own growth markets Covington, KY – DeanHouston, a business-first marketing firm specializing in growth strategies for industrial and technical brands, today announced the release of Attack-A-Market®: …

REMEMBERING INDUSTRY LEADER BOB MYERS

September 19, 2026
Bob Myers, a longtime leader in the propane gas industry, died August 28, 2026 at age 88 after a nine-month battle with leukemia. With over 50 years in the propane industry, Myers played many keys …

THE POWER SOURCE HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT

September 19, 2026
By Tucker Perkins, President and CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council. Host of the Path to Zero podcast. As electricity demand grows, one of our most overlooked energy resources may be the energy we're …

FIFTH ANNUAL NATIONAL PROPANE DAY APPROACHES

September 12, 2026
From the Propane Education & Research Council Our new advertising campaign Your Power Play shows energy decision-makers how they can gain the ultimate energy advantage by choosing propane. Ready to make YOUR Power Play? Host a …

AGA WINTER HEATING OUTLOOK: WHAT CUSTOMERS CAN EXPECT AND HOW NATURAL GAS UTILITIES HELP PROTECT HOUSEHOLD BUDGETS

September 12, 2026
WASHINGTON – With affordability remaining a top concern for households and businesses, the American Gas Association will release its annual Winter Heating Outlook during a media briefing on September 17, examining what customers can expect …

FERRELLGAS EMPLOYEES PACK 18 MILLION MEALS FOR FAMILIES FACING HUNGER

September 12, 2026
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Ferrellgas employee-owners joined companies across the country to help pack 18 million meals for families facing hunger, with our teams on the ground in Raleigh and Kansas City, part …

WESTERN CANADIAN PRODUCERS REDUCING RELIANCE ON THE U.S.

September 12, 2026
Canada’s propane and butane are reaching higher-value markets in Asia—giving Western Canadian producers better prices and reducing reliance on the US. A recent post on LinkedIn details the market changes.

REMEMBERING WENDY JANE GORHAM

September 12, 2026
Wendy Jane Gorham, 72, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2026, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. She was born on April 30, 1954, to Gene and Betty …

REMEMBERING JACK HOSKINS, JR.

September 12, 2026
REHOBOTH – Jack Hoskins, Jr., 56, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026. He was the son of the late Jack Hoskins Sr. and Linda (Colorusso) Hoskins. Jack was the President and co-owner of Bay State …