Propane Personality: M. Douglas Dagan

December 31, 2021 By Carly Bemer

Suburban Propane Partners’ M. Douglas Dagan discusses renewable propane production and its future, his goals for the company and more.

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Faces & Places: December 2021

December 28, 2021 By LP Gas

In December’s Faces & Places, find images of industry members at the NPGA Propane Expo, celebrating milestones and going through training.

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Proctor Gas Photo courtesy of Judy Taranovich

LPG Spotlight: Proctor Gas

December 27, 2021 By Chris Lewis

Vermont retailer Proctor Gas works to educate local elementary school students about propane on what is now known as “Propane Kids Day.”

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High steel costs have challenged propane tank manufacturers. (Photo courtesy of Quality Steel Corp.)

State of steel 2022: Supply remains stable as prices rise

December 22, 2021 By Brian Richesson

Several manufacturers of propane tanks and cylinders provided updates in the fall about factors affecting steel supplies and pricing.

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2021 State of the Economy: Positive vibes

December 21, 2021 By Phillip M. Perry

The economic forecast for 2022 promises a largely favorable operating environment for businesses of all sizes despite labor and supply-chain challenges.

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PERC: Infrastructure legislation expands alternative fuel options

December 20, 2021 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is hailing the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act as an opportunity for propane and other low-emission fuels.