EASTERN ENERGY EXPO RECORDS SUCCESSFUL SHOW

Thank you to attendees, exhibitors and sponsors UNCASVILLE, CT – Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Eastern Energy Expo welcomed more than 3,800 attendees, 215 exhibiting companies, and 36 sponsors to Mohegan Sun last week, making this …

GRAY, GRAY & GRAY ANNUAL PROPANE SURVEY CLOSES JUNE 10

Gray, Gray & Gray's Annual Propane Survey closes June 10. To participate in the survey, click here.

PERKINS DISCUSSES NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH

Recently, Propane Education & Research Council President & CEO discussed National Safety Month which is observed in June. His comments can be viewed here.

PROPANE AUTOGAS GAINS MOMENTUM WITH LOW COSTS, NEAR-ZERO EMISSIONS, AND READY-NOW EMISSIONS

Latest market data unveiled at ACT Expo 2026 reveals steady growth in propane autogas adoption as fleets prioritize reliable, affordable solutions While the transportation industry debated its future at ACT Expo 2026, propane autogas reinforced its …

REGISTER FOR 2026 PROPANE DAYS + SAVE THE DATE FOR NPGA’S FALL MEETING

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail All NPGA members are invited to Propane Days, June 7-9, in Washington, DC. Register today! The Propane Days 2026 Preliminary Agenda is packed with important activities, including NPGA’s Annual and …

WORLD LPG DAY IS JUNE 7

The World Liquid Gas Association produced a video celebrating World LPG Day which is June 7, 2026 6 days to go to LPG Day 2026!This Sunday, 7 June, everyone will come together to pass one powerful …

USDA GRANTS FOR RURAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: MAY 29 WEBINAR

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail Rural communities across the country are facing familiar challenges: workforce shortages, aging infrastructure, limited access to technical assistance, and increasing pressure to support local economic growth. The US Department …

NPGA PUBLISHES NEW ENERGY FOR EVERYONE BROCHURE

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail NPGA recently published a new Energy for Everyone brochure, available here. The new publication features updated statistics and information about propane’s many benefits, usage, versatility, and reliability. It …

NPGA ANNUAL REPORT NOW AVAILABLE

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail NPGA works hard every day to represent and serve the propane industry. Read about NPGA’s legislative victories, regulatory achievements, beneficial programs, array of member services, the association’s financial health, …

PREPARE FOR PROPANE DAYS!

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail NPGA’s Legislative Affairs team is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET to prepare for Propane Days, June 7-9, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Please …

COLORADO HALTS NEW NOx STANDARDS

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail On January 1, 2026, Colorado’s new, ultra-low NOx emissions standards for covered gas-fired furnaces and water heaters went into effect. Since then, Colorado retailers have been unable to sell, …

THREE THINGS PROPANE MARKETERS ARE GETTING WRONG ABOUT TRAINING IN 2026

Recently 1075 Consulting shared thoughts from Bryan Cordill on LinkIn: "If you're not changing and adapting, you're actually moving backwards." That's how Bryan Cordill closed out a recent Drop Point conversation. Bryan has spent nearly three decades …

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

The Propane Education & Research Council has been sharing videos and other materials on key safety issues such as "What to do if you smell gas." The video content on this subject which you can share …

AUTOGAS WEBINAR: “A PROVEN LOWER COST ALTERNATIVE TO GASOLINE AND DIESEL” MAY 2026

Recently, the Propane Education & Research Council shared a webinar, "A Proven Lower Cost Alternative to Gasoline and Diesel." The May 2026 webinar can be found here.

SUBURBAN PROPANE MARKS 30 YEARS AS A PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANY

Recently, Suburban Propane marked 30 years as a publicly traded company at the New York Stock Exchange. Suburban President & CEO Michael Stivala shared a few details on LinkedIn: Yesterday, I had the privilege of marking …

DEAN HOUSTON RELEASES 2026 SALES + MARKETING TREND REPORT

Delivers Critical Insights for Industrial and Technical B2B Companies Covington, KY – DeanHouston, a business-first marketing firm specializing in growth strategies for industrial and technical brands, today announced the release of its 2026 Sales + …

BEYOND $100 OIL: THE BIGGER ENERGY STORY NOW EMERGING

Beyond $100 Oil: The Bigger Energy Story Now Emerging By Tucker Perkins, President and CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council. Host of the Path to Zero podcast. Recently on the Schwab Network, I joined Diane …

ENBRIDGE EYES ALGONQUIN EXPANSION IN NEW ENGLAND

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail A new political and energy battle may be brewing in the Northeast as Enbridge considers expanding its major Algonquin Gas Transmission system into New England. The proposal, still in …

PROPANE DAYS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail All NPGA members are invited to Propane Days, June 7-9, in Washington, DC. Register today! The Propane Days 2026 Preliminary Agenda is packed with important activities, including NPGA’s Annual and …

PRIMEMAX ENERGY AND OTODATA: A PARTNERSHIP FUELING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Recently, Otodata shared a report detailing a case study conducted in partnership with Primemax Energy. The details are here.

GRAY, GRAY & GRAY LAUNCHES 2026 ENERGY & PROPANE INDUSTRY SURVEY

Canton, MA (Originally written on April 2, 2026): Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP, a business consulting and accounting firm serving the heating oil and propane industry, has launched its 35th annual Energy & Propane …

HUD AND USDA TO RESCIND ADOPTION OF UPDATED ASHRAE 90.1 AND IECC ENERGY CODES

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail On Friday, May 1st, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a notice formally rescinding their adoption of the 2021 International Energy …

CETANE ANNOUNCES THE SALE OF ENDICOTT OIL

HOUSTON, Texas – Cetane Associates (“Cetane”) is pleased to announce that Diesel Direct, LLC (“Diesel Direct”), based in Stoughton, Mass., has acquired Endicott Oil Service, Inc. (“Endicott Oil”), located in Boylston, Mass. The transaction closed …

KETJEN PARTNERS WITH IMUBIT TO INTRODUCE REAL-TIME CATALYST INTELLIGENCE FOR REFINERY OPERATIONS

HOUSTON, - Ketjen, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions and technical expertise for the refining industry, announced a partnership with Imubit, an industrial AI software company, to give refiners real-time, actionable catalyst intelligence for fluid …

NEW FROM PERC: YOUR POWER PLAY ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail PERC is excited to introduce its newest advertising campaign, Your Power Play — a bold new message that positions propane as the smart energy advantage for today’s homeowners and …

10TH ANNUAL EASTERN ENERGY EXPO TO BE HELD MAY 17-20!

Trending in Propane congratulates Eastern Energy Expo on its' 10th year offering this premier event for the petroleum marketing and HVAC industry!! This annual expo and trade show brings together wholesale and retail liquid fuel …

WHAT AM I WATCHING? DATED BRENT

By Tucker Perkins President and CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council & Host of the Path to Zero podcast. Originally written on April 28, 2026 Oil prices are typically talked about in the news in relation …

FERC RELEASES NEW 5 YEAR INDEX

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail On Friday, April 24th, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released its 5 Year Index Order, providing index levels for the 5 years beginning July 1, 2026. The 5 …

REMAINING FY 26 LIHEAP FUNDS RELEASED DESPITE WHITE HOUSE PUSH TO ELIMINATE PROGRAM

On April 20, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the remaining balance of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) FY26 funds to states and tribal entities. This is a standard …

JONES ACT EXTENSION

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail On Friday, April 24, the Trump Administration announced a 90-day extension of the current 60-day Jones Act waiver originally issued in March 2026. The extension will continue to permit …

SUPREME COURT RULES IN ENBRIDGE LINE 5 PROCEDURAL CASE

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail In a unanimous decision on April 22, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court held that Enbridge’s Line 5 lawsuit in federal court was improperly removed to federal court, and returned …

A CLEARER FORECAST FOR THE GRAIN DRYING MARKET

Wetter 2026 forecasts, rising disease risk, and tight margins are driving higher grain drying demand. Propane can protect yields and profits. From the Propane Education & Research Council Every harvest, corn farmers make a difficult decision about …

IMAGES FROM NASHVILLE CAPTURED BY TRENDING IN PROPANE

Trending in Propane captured many images from the NPGA Expo in Nashville both onsite and via LinkedIn. By all accounts, the event was a record-breaking success with attendance as well as benefits for participants!!

NANCY COOP RECOGNIZED WITH FIRST WOMEN IN PROPANE AWARD THAT IS NAMED FOR HER

A few days ago, Cetane Associates created a post on LinkedIn recognizing former colleague Nancy Coop for being the first recipient of an award from Women in Propane, an organization she founded, that has been …

KIRSTEN McALPIN RECOGNIZED AS 2026 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Conger LP Gas posted a Congratulatory note on LinkedIn to Kirsten McAlpin, its' Director of Marketing and Public Relations, on her selection as 2026 Young Professional of the Year by the Young Professionals Council. "We’re …

KAMINSKI THANKS NPGA STAFF AND PROPANE INDUSTRY FOR SUCCESSFUL EXPO

At the end of a successful NPGA Expo that broke attendance records, Steve Kaminski, NPGA CEO & President posted a "Kudos" and "Thank You" message on LinkedIn to his NPGA Staff as well as the …

BETH GASSER SHARES PHOTOS FROM NPGA EXPO

Beth Gasser, a Minnesota Propane Marketer and owner of Vivid Image, Inc. focuses on helping propane marketers with social media and web design. She shared a recap of the 2026 NPGA Expo here and the …

LEARN @ EXPO: REGISTER TODAY!

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail Expo is the propane industry’s premier annual event bringing together thousands of marketers and suppliers for unmatched professional development opportunities. Visit the 2026 NPGA Southeastern & International Propane …

WIP @ EXPO

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail Join Women in Propane (WIP) for a great lineup of programs in Nashville: WIP Leadership Forum, Sunday, April 19, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. WIP is kicking off Expo with an interactive …

YOUNG GASSERS TO HOST RECEPTION DURING NPGA EXPO

The Young Gassers Association have shared information on their reception to be held during the NPGA EXPO in Nashville. Information on this year's reception can be found at www.younggassers.com.

NEWLAND DISCUSSES SPRINGTIME OPPORTUNITIES IN LANDSCAPE AND AGRICULTURE

Recently Mike Newland, Director of Agriculture Business Development at the Propane Education & Research Council shared thoughts on LinkedIn about landscape and agriculture opportunities as the Spring season gets underway.

LATEST TARIFF UPDATES

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail The United States adjusted ​“Section 232” tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper imports to cut duty rates on certain derivative products, simplify compliance, and avoid under-reporting of import values …

NOW AVAILABLE: 2024 ELECTRIC RELIABILITY DATA

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail As NPGA and states continue to battle policy-driven electrification efforts, it’s important that our industry better understands the reliability and resiliency deficiencies of centralized electricity production. Electrons generated at …

ATTEND EXPO FROM $125

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail NPGA members can attend Expo for only $125 ($330 for non-members) if registered by April 16 at 6 pm ET when you choose Exhibit Hall Only*. Choose Exhibit Hall Only* …

OTODATA INVITES EXPO ATTENDEES TO BOOTH FOR MARGARITAS

Otodata is inviting Expo attendees in Nashville to their booth, #1155, Monday, April 20 for margaritas 3 pm to 4:30 pm!! The team at Otodata looks forward to meeting Expo participants in Nashville!!

WASHINGTON STATE AMENDS CAP-AND-INVEST PROGRAM

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail Washington State’s Cap-and-Invest program has been operational since January 2023. Under the program, the state sets a limit (i.e., cap), that declines over time, on aggregate statewide greenhouse gas …

DOJ CHALLENGES NEW JERSEY GAS BAN

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail The Department of Justice filed suit March 31, 2025 against Morris Township, NJ, challenging its ordinance prohibiting gas infrastructure in certain new builds. As the filing notes: Ensuring that all …

GRAY, GRAY & GRAY OPENS ANNUAL PROPANE INDUSTRY SURVEY

Recently Gray, Gray & Gray opened their Annual Propane Industry Survey. To participate in the survey or just learn more about it, click here.

WPGA’S WANNER TOUTS STRONG ADVOCACY EFFORTS OF MEMBERSHIP IN CALIFORNIA

Recently, Krysta Wanner, Director of Government Affairs for the Western Propane Gas Association shared a success story of members turning out to talk to Legislators in California. There details are here.

CETANE ANNOUNCES THE SALE OF R.D. WHITE & SONS

HOUSTON, Texas.– Cetane Associates (“Cetane”), is pleased to announce that Blossman Gas, Inc. (“Blossman Gas”), of Ocean Springs, Miss. has acquired R. D. White & Sons, Inc. (“R.D. White & Sons”), of Shallotte, N.C. The …