The updated program leverages online training modules to make the material more accessible. (Aranga87/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Propane emergency response training refreshed

December 12, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

PERC’s Propane Emergencies program supports the industry’s ability to work with the fire service in response to propane-related incidents.

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Think of propane as a delivery service

December 6, 2022 By Christopher Caywood

Christopher Caywood encourages propane retailers to go the last mile for customers by thinking of propane marketing as last-mile delivery logistics.

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Propane inventory just keeps building

November 29, 2022 By Mark Rachal

Inventory is 9.7 percent above its five-year average. We have only seen inventory higher than this four times in the past 19 years, says Mark Rachal of CMS.

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Lakes Gas purchases Hohl’s Propane

November 9, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

Lakes Gas, headquartered in Wyoming, Minnesota, acquired the propane operations of Hohl’s Propane in Baraboo, Wisconsin.

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Growth Summit panelists discuss 2022, ongoing labor shortages and high fuel prices. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

LP Gas Growth Summit panel: How 4 propane retailers remain resilient

October 10, 2022 By Carly Bemer

Four propane retailers reflected on workforce development, operations and more during a panel discussion at the 2022 LP Gas Growth Summit.

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LPG Spotlight: Gas House Propane

September 20, 2022 By Carly Bemer

An Ohio retailer executes a brand overhaul to promote propane’s environmental benefits and clean-burning attributes to customers.

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Lakes Gas acquires Blackhawk Propane

September 15, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

Lakes Gas, headquartered in Wyoming, Minnesota, purchased the propane operations of Blackhawk Propane in South Beloit, Illinois.

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Retailers, partners gather for 2022 LP Gas Growth Summit

September 12, 2022 By Brian Richesson

The LP Gas Growth Summit gets underway today in Orlando, Florida, with about 60 propane retailers and vendor partners gathering for meetings, education and networking.