Newly named Foster Foundation reaches milestone

January 23, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Foster Fuels’ philanthropic arm, formerly known as the Watt Foster Family Foundation, has rebranded as the Foster Foundation.

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Parker Oil acquires Bobby Taylor Oil

January 19, 2024 By Ellen Kriz

Parker Oil Co., based in South Hill, Virginia, acquired Bobby Taylor Oil Co. and T&S Transport, based in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

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The city of Raleigh, North Carolina, welcomes renewable propane. (Photo courtesy of the City of Raleigh)

Getting involved with renewable propane

December 12, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Here’s a look at how propane industry members have been incorporating renewable propane into their operations during the past few years.

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Parker Oil buys Thomas Brothers location

August 21, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Parker Oil Co., based in South Hill, Virginia, purchased the Blackstone, Virginia, location of Thomas Brothers Oil & Propane.

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Regional spotlight: Propane fuels the South

May 8, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Our quarterly series examines the unique geographical nature of the propane industry. This month, we look at the South.

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Faces & Places: April 2023

April 28, 2023 By LP Gas

This month, find images of propane industry professionals at the Propane Education & Research Council’s National Propane Education & Training Conference.

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2023 LP Gas Rising Leader: Lindie Honsberger

March 3, 2023 By LP Gas

Learn more about Lindie Honsberger, a 2023 LP Gas Rising Leader and the vice president of propane services at Foster Fuels in Brookneal, Virginia.

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Hydroheat: Propane’s best response to electrification

October 6, 2022 By Randy Doyle

Randy Doyle explains why hydroheat is the best way for industry professionals to respond to the electrification movement.

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LPG Spotlight: Phillips Energy

August 23, 2022 By Carly Bemer

Virginia propane retailer Phillips Energy is dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease, surpassing $100,000 in donations in nine years.

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Superior Plus acquires Quarles Petroleum in $145 million deal

June 8, 2022 By Danielle Pesta

Superior Plus Corp. acquired the retail propane distribution and refined fuels assets of Quarles Petroleum in Virginia and West Virginia.

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