Permanent estate tax relief an NPGA goal
June 12, 2012 By Kevin Yanik
Joe Buschur, owner of McMahan’s Bottle Gas in Dayton, Ohio, doesn’t plan to leave his family business anytime soon. But…
Read More Four issues at forefront for more than 200 Propane Days attendees
June 8, 2012 By Kevin Yanik
With word that legislative policies in Washington, D.C., have been slowed by the politics of a presidential election year, more than 200 propane industry members – well off the pace of previous years – still attended the eighth annual Propane Days on June 4-6, visiting congressional offices and outlining four key issues concerning taxes, regulation and energy.
Read More Ray Murray heads new class of NPGA officers
June 8, 2012 By Kevin Yanik
Four members of the 2012-13 class of officers were installed at NPGA’s board of directors meeting on June 4 in Washington, D.C. Ray Murray of Ray Murray Inc. will serve as NPGA’s chairman, replacing Carl Hughes of Inergy.
Read More Winter warmup one factor contributing to attendance cooldown at trade shows
June 2, 2012 By Kevin Yanik
Coming off one of the mildest winters on record, the propane industry saw attendance decline at its three primary trade shows this spring, with many saying the poor heating season contributed. This comes despite the industry’s centennial-year celebration.
Read More ‘Propane, huh?’
June 1, 2012 By Brian Richesson
Natural gas riding high on supply and attention, but don’t count out propane Natural gas, recognized lately…
Read More Natural gas riding high on supply, but don’t count propane out
June 1, 2012 By Brian Richesson
Natural gas, recognized lately for its abundance in shale deposits across the United States, has garnered its share of media attention. Its prices are at record lows, and its prospects as a motor fuel are gaining momentum.
Read More Consumer confidence in propane tied to trained, certified workforce
June 1, 2012 By Kevin Yanik
NFPA requirements, DOT compliance, motor carrier rules, OSHA standards, fuel gas code provisions: The list of rules and regulations to which today’s retail propane marketer must comply can seem endless.
Read More Tax extenders, pipeline advocacy on Propane Days agenda
May 29, 2012 By Kevin Yanik
NPGA’s annual Propane Days kicks off Monday in Washington, D.C.
Read More Former AmeriGas chief reflects on career, plans for retirement
May 4, 2012 By Brian Richesson
Gene Bissell took some time recently to answer questions from LP Gas Editor in Chief Brian Richesson about AmeriGas’ purchase of Heritage Propane and the state of the propane industry.
Read More Former AmeriGas chief Gene Bissell reflects on career
May 1, 2012 By Brian Richesson
Gene Bissell’s last day as the veteran leader of AmeriGas Propane was March 2.
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