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09/17/2026

Bottini Fuel of Wappingers Falls, New York, purchased Putnam Propane Gas Inc. and Putnam Energy Inc., privately held, family-owned propane and heating oil companies serving the Hudson Valley.

Blue Peak Resources announced the sale. Learn more below. ⬇️

Bottini Fuel of Wappingers Falls, New York, purchased Putnam Propane Gas Inc. and Putnam Energy Inc. Blue Peak Resources announced the sale.

09/17/2026

The Propane Education & Research Council approved the funding requests for six new projects earlier this summer at a meeting in Park City, Utah.

Learn about the future projects here. 👇

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved the following funding requests at its meeting earlier this summer in Park City, Utah.

09/16/2026

Bob Myers, a global expert and consultant on the use of propane as a motor fuel and a member of the inaugural class of the LP Gas Hall of Fame, died Aug. 28 at the age of 88.

Myers had been battling leukemia for the past nine months, Tiffany Myers, his daughter, shared with LP Gas. Read more about his legacy here.

Bob Myers, a global expert and consultant on the use of propane as a motor fuel, died Aug. 28 at the age of 88.

09/16/2026

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ruled that California’s ban on single-use propane cylinders, slated to take effect at the start of 2028, is unlawful.

Learn more below. ⬇️

(Photo courtesy of Worthington Enterprises)

The Department of Transportation agency says a ban on single-use propane cylinders creates design and manufacturing rules that conflict with federal standards.

09/16/2026

In this week's , Mark Rachal, director of research and publications at Cost Management Solutions, explains what’s driving the rise in propane prices.

Read more here. 👇

(Chart courtesy of CMS)

Mark Rachal explains what's driving the rise in propane prices.

09/14/2026

How is LP Gas raising the bar on industry coverage?

From exploring emerging tools like artificial intelligence to spotlighting important industry stories and the next generation of propane leaders, LP Gas continues to evolve with its readers.

Read more from Brian Richesson about what’s new at LP Gas. 👇

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How we're creating the best content for readers.

09/13/2026

What do insurance inspectors look for during a propane operation visit? 🔎

From tanks and bobtails to emergency shutoffs, cylinder storage and customer documentation, every detail can affect a retailer’s risk profile.

Read the latest insights and learn how to prepare for an inspection. ⬇️

(Photo by LP Gas Staff; klyaksun/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images (dome))

What insurers find on-site at propane operations can help retailers prepare for – and protect – their future.

09/12/2026

1) Derek Dalling, who heads the Ohio and Michigan propane associations as president and CEO of association management firm KDA, speaks at the Great Lakes Propane Convention this summer in Sandusky, Ohio.

2) Also at the Great Lakes Propane Convention: the National Propane Gas Association’s Michael Baker, center, with Joe and Rosie Buschur, who retired from McMahan's Bottle Gas in 2024.

3) Propane Days: Rick Cummings of Mulhern Gas and DD Alexander of Global Gas visit the offices of federal legislators during the June fly-in to the nation’s capital.

4) Rural Computer Consultants, Inc. - Fuel Distribution System’s Tom Neubauer, left, and Freddie Ridler visit the offices of LP Gas parent company North Coast Media after flying into Cleveland for this year’s Great Lakes Propane Convention.

5) Bergquist Inc. and EC Power Inc. partnered to accelerate the deployment of micro combined heat and power (micro-CHP) systems across the United States.

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(Photos 1-4: LP Gas Staff; 5: EC Power)

09/11/2026

Mountain Line Transit Authority will showcase its new low-cost, near-zero-emission propane buses at an event on Sept. 17 in Morgantown, West Virginia.

The buses feature ROUSH CleanTech propane autogas technology and will serve Monongalia County.

Learn more here. ⬇️

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The showcase highlights a shift in the transit industry toward clean, affordable and sustainable alternative fuels like autogas.

09/11/2026

🚨 The deadline is approaching! 🚨

Nominate a deserving industry professional for the LP Gas Hall of Fame by Sept. 30. Your nomination can help preserve their legacy and spotlight the people whose vision, service and leadership have moved the industry forward.

Submit a nomination today: https://buff.ly/KVHXjVS