LP Gas Magazine

05/28/2026

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration included the National Propane Gas Association’s Administrative Compliance Experts program in a massive audit of entry-level driver training providers late last year and into the early part of 2026.

Read more below. ⬇️

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) included the NPGA's ACE program in an audit of entry-level driver training providers.

05/28/2026

In this week's , Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, covers the U.S.-Iran war’s impacts on the flows of liquefied petroleum gas.

Check it out below. ⬇️

(Chart courtesy of CMS)

Mark Rachal covers the U.S.-Iran war's impacts on the flows of liquefied petroleum gas.

05/28/2026

Tom Clark, executive director of the Rocky Mountain Propane Association, Colorado Propane Gas Association and New Mexico Propane Gas Association, looks at a big question for propane retailers: consolidation.

As the industry continues to evolve, the piece explores what consolidation means for independent retailers, state associations and the future of advocacy in propane. Check it out below. 👇

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How state associations build value for propane retailers.

05/27/2026

Phillips 66 is moving forward with the Zeus Gas Plant and a third Coastal Bend Fractionator, two projects that will advance its integrated wellhead-to-market strategy, expanding gas processing capacity in the Permian and NGL fractionation capabilities on the Gulf Coast.

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Phillips 66 is moving forward with the Zeus Gas Plant and a third Coastal Bend Fractionator, two projects that will advance its integrated wellhead-to-market strategy.

05/26/2026

Propane is at a pivotal moment. Randy Doyle and Michael Sloan outline the industry outlook through 2035, examining key drivers like heat pump growth, electrification policy, diesel displacement, grid reliability and supply trends.

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Industry forecast updated through 2035 reveals market challenges, avenues for growth.

05/26/2026

Thinking about selling your propane business? You’re in good company with us. Selling your business is an important decision. Deciding to sell to Star Group ensures that your company’s legacy, identity and reputation will be preserved in the community. Contact us today for a confidential consultation.
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05/26/2026

Gray, Gray & Gray LLP, an accounting and business consulting firm based in Canton, Massachusetts, has been named to the Boston Business Journal’s 2026 “Fast50” list, which recognizes the 50 fastest-growing private companies in Massachusetts.

This is the second consecutive year the firm has been named among the region’s fastest-growing companies, ranking No. 40 with a four-year growth rate of more than 46 percent, according to the company.

Says James DeLeo, leading partner at Gray, Gray & Gray: "This recognition reflects what we've believed for the past 80 years: When you put people first and focus on client outcomes, growth follows. I'm grateful to our team, whose expertise and dedication turn that philosophy into measurable results year after year."

05/26/2026

Jodi Moore, marketing and brand strategy specialist at Consumer Focus Marketing, dives into some critical methods for effective propane marketing that will help you gain and retain customers despite today’s terrain.

Read more here. 👇

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Make sure your customer hears your message with these propane marketing essentials from Jodi Moore.

05/25/2026

This , we solemnly honor and remember the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

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05/24/2026

1) Richard Fredenburg, left, an LP gas engineer and a safety columnist for LP Gas, visits with Chris Markham, managing editor, at the Propane Expo in Nashville, Tennessee. Fredenburg retired after more than 30 years in the industry. (Photo by LP Gas Staff)

2) The Lettermen’s Energy team backs Kelly Bosak, its chief people officer, after she received the George Brett Award for Commitment from the ALS Association Mid-America Chapter. (Photo courtesy of Lettermen’s Energy)

3) Beth Gasser of Vivid Image enjoys several back issues of LP Gas after becoming a print subscriber. (Photo courtesy of Beth Gasser)

4) The LP Gas team gathers on the Music City Center steps after the Propane Expo in Nashville, Tennessee. Pictured, front row, from left, are Brian Richesson, Chris Markham and Sydney Fischer and, back row, from left, Sean Prescott, Brian Kanaba and Rachel Rosen. (Photo by LP Gas Staff)

5) Conger LP Gas celebrates the opening of its sixth and largest location, in Douglas, Georgia, with plans to continue its expansion in 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce)

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05/23/2026

Spring break now, heating season later – the propane mindset never really takes a vacation. 😎🔥

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