Customers rely on retailers to deliver their propane consistently in cold temperatures. (Image: knowlesgallery/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

The LPG Editorial Advisory Board shares heating season tips for customers

October 8, 2026 By LP Gas

Industry experts from the LPG Editorial Advisory Board offer heating season guidance for propane customers, emphasizing early planning.

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The Energy Choice Act would protect consumer access to propane and other conventionally fueled appliances. (Photo: MarianVejcik/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

What today’s residential builders need to know about propane

August 19, 2026 By Tom Jaenicke

Many residential builders still operate under outdated assumptions about propane.

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The power generation market offers a prime opportunity for propane retailers. (Photo: Francisco Zalez/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

How propane retailers can capitalize on growing demand for energy resilience

August 3, 2026 By Keith Loria

Widening equipment portfolio, ample supply and energy market conditions position propane to win new power generation gallons.

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White River Distributors showcases durable, high-performance bobtails

June 21, 2026 By LP Gas

White River Distributors’ bobtails are custom-built delivery trucks designed for safe, efficient transport.

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Southern Quality Propane adds Wood’s Propane in North Florida expansion

February 12, 2026 By Mason Kopy

Southern Quality Propane has acquired Wood’s Propane, expanding its presence in North Florida.

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PERC approves new strategic plan, 2026 budget, projects

December 17, 2025 By Brian Richesson

At its December meeting, PERC approved a new three-year strategic plan, its 2026 budget and 15 new dockets.

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PERC approves 21 projects at December 2024 meeting

January 6, 2025 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved the following 21 dockets during its December 2024 meeting in Naples, Florida.

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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.

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ICF Advisory Services: U.S. Propane Consumption

June 15, 2018 By LP Gas

Overall, ICF forecasts higher propane consumption in all market sectors and regions in 2018 when compared to 2017.

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Joe Buschur has owned McMahan’s Bottle Gas since he purchased the company in 1979. Photo courtesy of McMahan’s Bottle Gas

Ohio retailer relies on rural customers, autogas for growth

September 7, 2016 By Megan Smalley

Joe Buschur admits it’s become a daily battle for McMahan’s Bottle Gas to win and retain residential customers…

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