Great American road trip – by the numbers

October 4, 2023 By Dave Wager

Dave Wager’s great American road trip was made in the Minnesota Propane Association’s Ford Explorer with an EPA-approved autogas system.

This article is tagged with autogas, EPA, Minnesota, Minnesota Propane Association (MPA), propane autogas and posted in Propane Market Metrics

September 2023: Propane retailer operating expenses

September 12, 2023 By LP Gas

Gray, Gray & Gray’s 2023 propane industry survey respondents report higher vehicle expenses, insurance costs and payroll are adding pressure to balance sheets.

This article is tagged with employee retention, fleet vehicles, Gray Gray & Gray, insurance, survey, workforce development and posted in Propane Market Metrics

August 2023: Household propane consumption

August 8, 2023 By LP Gas

According to the U.S. EIA’s 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey, 9 percent of U.S. households use propane for at least one residential application.

This article is tagged with residential, residential heating, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Propane Market Metrics

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July 2023: U.S. corn crop progress

July 12, 2023 By LP Gas

Propane retailers preparing for the crop drying season should note the corn crop is progressing at a pace consistent with last year.

This article is tagged with agriculture, crop drying, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and posted in Propane Market Metrics

June 2023: Communicating with drivers, technicians in the field

June 7, 2023 By LP Gas

Each month, LP Gas provides updates on the U.S. propane market. The data for June 2023 focuses on fuel delivery software.

This article is tagged with Cargas, driver safety, propane delivery software, propane market metrics, propane software, software, technology, truck drivers and posted in Propane Market Metrics

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May 2023: Renewable propane market conditions

May 16, 2023 By LP Gas

A panel discussion at the 2023 Propane Expo addressed the question: Can the propane industry achieve a billion gallon market for renewable fuels?

This article is tagged with California, California Air Resources Board, Decarbonizing, EPA, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), renewable energy, renewable propane, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo and posted in Propane Market Metrics

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April 2023: National strategic propane reserve

April 12, 2023 By LP Gas

LP Gas asked readers whether they believe the U.S. propane industry would benefit from a national strategic propane reserve.

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March 2023: Fuel delivery software

March 7, 2023 By LP Gas

Each month, LP Gas provides updates on the U.S. propane market. The data for March 2023 focuses on fuel delivery software.

This article is tagged with Cargas, propane delivery software, propane market metrics, propane software, software and posted in Propane Market Metrics

February 2023: Midwest propane prices, rail shipments

February 6, 2023 By LP Gas

Each month, LP Gas provides updates on the U.S. propane market. The data for February 2023 focuses on propane prices and rail shipments in the Midwest.

This article is tagged with Conway, Kansas, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, propane market metrics, propane prices, rail facility, rail terminal, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Propane Market Metrics

January 2023: Fatal work injuries

January 19, 2023 By LP Gas

Each month, LP Gas provides updates on the propane market, as well as the latest trends. The data for January 2023 focuses on fatal injuries in the U.S.

This article is tagged with employee safety, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), propane market metrics, safety, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Propane Market Metrics

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