Canadian prime minister’s energy agenda could benefit oil, gas, propane

October 13, 2025 By Gordon Feller

Since taking office, Prime Minister Mark Carney has embarked on a bold, surprising transformation of Canada’s energy landscape.

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The essential nature of the industry has kept gallons flowing, but navigating a pandemic requires business acumen. Photo: JennaWagner/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Power demand growth will require breakthrough technologies and a new approach to gas

December 29, 2024 By Gordon Feller

Gordon Feller, a Global Fellow of The Smithsonian Institution and adviser to U.S.-based companies, talks America’s energy future.

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In the Know: What does the 2024 election mean for the propane industry?

December 12, 2024 By Allan Degenhardt and Shawn Treat

As the dust settles on the election, the propane industry faces both challenges and opportunities.

This article is tagged with December 2024, Donald Trump, election, Electrification, fossil fuels, In the Know, President Joe Biden, propane resources, Propane Resources LLC, safety and posted in Current Issue, Blue Flame Blog, From the Magazine

Taxes and the shift to lower sulfur diesel influence prices in the U.S. (Photo courtesy of Drew James Productions)

Diesel settles: Prices moderate as panic buying eases

June 20, 2023 By Phillip M. Perry

The global nature of diesel has led to its elevated pricing in the U.S., despite the nation’s export of roughly 1 million barrels of the distillate every day.

This article is tagged with autogas, bobtail drivers, Cummins, diesel, drivers, emissions, Environmental Protection Agency, Europe, fossil fuels, medium-duty trucks, Phillips 66, truck drivers, trucks, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Ukraine and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Promoting propane’s place in a clean-energy future

March 4, 2021 By Tom Jaenicke

In the time of climate activism, there are several steps propane retailers can take to promote propane as a clean-energy solution.

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Fossil fuel consumption down, but not out

July 6, 2017 By Clara Richter

Fossil fuels remain the dominant U.S. energy source, despite decreases in coal usage and an increased reliance on renewable energy sources.

This article is tagged with fossil fuels, natural gas, petroleum, propane, renewable energy, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Trump’s EPA pick reportedly a friend to fossil fuels

December 8, 2016 By Kevin Yanik

President-elect Donald Trump plans to appoint Scott Pruitt, attorney general of Oklahoma, to lead the EPA, according to multiple reports.

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Propane retailers respond to presidential election outcome

November 9, 2016 By Kevin Yanik

Now that Donald Trump will be the next president, retailers are eager to see how a Trump administration impacts their businesses and the propane industry.

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Get out and vote

November 7, 2016 By Kevin Yanik

Take control of the moment Nov. 8, and express your fundamental American right to vote. The future of America – and the future of your propane business – may depend on it.

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EIA: Fossil fuels 80 percent of US energy mix since 1900

July 6, 2015 By Megan Smalley

Forms of energy have changed significantly throughout the history of the United States, yet the Energy Information Administration…

This article is tagged with fossil fuels, natural gas, natural gas processing, propane, supply, supply and pricing, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and posted in Blue Flame Blog

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