Higher costs for wages and energy are among the pressures that could lead to an economic downturn in 2023. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Economists predict slowdown in 2023

December 16, 2022 By Phillip M. Perry

After two years of frenetic commercial activity fueled by a post-pandemic recovery, strengthening headwinds will tap the brakes on a robust economy.

This article is tagged with economy, employment, Europe, State of the Economy, workforce and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

LP Gas Hall of Fame introduces Class of 2023

December 13, 2022 By Ellen Kriz and Brian Richesson

Three years have passed since LP Gas announced a new group of exceptional propane leaders poised to enter the LP Gas Hall of Fame.

This article is tagged with ATomiK Creative Solutions, Billy Prim, Blue Rhino, Don Schultz, LP Gas Hall of Fame, Missouri Propane Gas Association (MPGA), Schultz Gas Service, Steve Ahrens, tom jaenicke and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

The updated program leverages online training modules to make the material more accessible. (Aranga87/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Propane emergency response training refreshed

December 12, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

PERC’s Propane Emergencies program supports the industry’s ability to work with the fire service in response to propane-related incidents.

This article is tagged with Dave Latourell, education, Eric Kuster, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Propane Emergencies, propane safety, Top Propane Retailers, training and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Think of propane as a delivery service

December 6, 2022 By Christopher Caywood

Christopher Caywood encourages propane retailers to go the last mile for customers by thinking of propane marketing as last-mile delivery logistics.

This article is tagged with Caywood Propane Gas Inc., Christopher Caywood, propane delivery, propane delivery software, propane technology, retailer technology, technology, Top Propane Retailers and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

For two decades, Randy Doyle has analyzed the propane market and offered his business recommendations in LP Gas. (Archives: LP Gas)

Looking back, moving ahead: 8 factors to define propane’s future

December 5, 2022 By Randy Doyle

In his last column with LP Gas, industry veteran Randy Doyle lists his eight most significant observations about the propane industry.

This article is tagged with alternative fuel, autogas, climate change, electricity, Mergers and Acquisitions, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), workforce and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

This propane tank is placed too closely to a retail storage and services building. (Photo by Richard Fredenburg)

Avoid common code violations when installing propane containers

December 2, 2022 By Richard Fredenburg

Richard Fredenburg advises propane retailers: Follow the rules for tank and dispenser locations, and everyone will be safer.

This article is tagged with dispensers, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 58, safety, Safety First column and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Button Oil & Propane opens rail terminal in Pennsylvania

November 29, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Button Oil & Propane, in partnership with the North Shore Railroad, held a grand opening for its 240,000-gallon, rail-fed propane terminal in Point Township, Pennsylvania.

This article is tagged with Pennsylvania, propane marketers, propane storage, propane supply, rail terminal and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Jessica Johnson, right, works with Nancy Coop, left, and other members of Women in Propane on council initiatives. (Photo courtesy of Jessica Johnson)

Propane Personality: Jessica Johnson

November 28, 2022 By Carly Bemer

Jessica Johnson, National Accounts Coordinator at ThompsonGas, explains her start in the propane industry and her involvement in Women in Propane.

This article is tagged with Alliance AutoGas, Jessica Johnson, Propane Personality, ThompsonGas, Women in Propane Council (WIP) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Faces & Places: November 2022

November 25, 2022 By LP Gas

This month, find images of industry professionals with the Women in Propane Council and the National Propane Gas Association at industry events.

This article is tagged with Cargas, Cargas Energy Summit, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Women in Propane Council (WIP) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Chris Everett, general manager of Fallbrook Propane Gas, is overseeing the creation of a new marketing campaign that promotes propane as a clean energy source. (Image courtesy of Endpoint - Chris Everett & Dominic Padua)

LPG Spotlight: Fallbrook Propane Gas Co.

November 22, 2022 By Chris Lewis

California marketer Fallbrook Propane Gas Co. aims to showcase propane’s eco-friendliness to the public with a marketing campaign.

This article is tagged with California, clean energy, EDP, LPG Spotlight, marketing, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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