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TWO MAJOR WINS WITH NFPA STANDARDS COUNCIL

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail NPGA recently attended the NFPA Summer Standards Council meeting and walked away with two major victories for the propane industry. Since 2015, two plastic vent pipe manufacturers have …

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NOTICE OF VALVE MANUFACTURERS’ ACTION: SERVICE LIFE RECOMMENDATION RE: OPD VALVES

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail Three valve manufacturers have expressed the intent to issue a 10–12-year service life recommendation for relief valves integrated within Overfill Prevention Device (OPD) valves on November 1, 2026. A …

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U.S. INVALIDATES CALIFORNIA’S PROPANE CANISTER BAN

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail In 2024, California enacted legislation banning the sale of single-use propane canisters, such as U.S. DOT 39 cylinders, beginning January 1, 2028. After that date, only refillable propane canisters …

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WEST VIRGINIA TRANSIT AGENCY MAKES ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CHOICE WITH COST-CUTTING PROPANE LIGHT DUTY BUSES

Mountain Line Transit Authority operating five new clean fuel vehicles MORGANTOWN, W. Va.— Mountain Line Transit Authority, a public transportation provider in Morgantown, West Virginia, is showcasing its safe, clean, economical light duty buses fueled with …

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CETANE ANNOUNCES THE SALE OF INTER-MOUNTAIN PROPANE

HOUSTON, Texas – Cetane Associates (“Cetane”) is pleased to announce that Basin Coop, Inc. (“Basin Coop”), based in Durango, Colo., has acquired Inter-Mountain Propane, LLC (“Inter-Mountain”), headquartered in Pagosa Springs, Colo. The transaction closed on …

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PGANE HOSTS SENATOR COLLINS AT MAINE PROPANE TRAINING CENTER

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail The Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE) and Maine Energy Marketers Association recently hosted Maine Senator Susan Collins at the MTEC Training Facility. The visit highlighted the vital …

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DEANHOUSTON RELEASES NEW ATTACK-A-MARKET BUSINESS BOOK

A proven framework to help B2B manufacturers identify, attack and own growth markets Covington, KY – DeanHouston, a business-first marketing firm specializing in growth strategies for industrial and technical brands, today announced the release of Attack-A-Market®: …

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FIFTH ANNUAL NATIONAL PROPANE DAY APPROACHES

From the Propane Education & Research Council Our new advertising campaign Your Power Play shows energy decision-makers how they can gain the ultimate energy advantage by choosing propane. Ready to make YOUR Power Play? Host a …

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AGA WINTER HEATING OUTLOOK: WHAT CUSTOMERS CAN EXPECT AND HOW NATURAL GAS UTILITIES HELP PROTECT HOUSEHOLD BUDGETS

WASHINGTON – With affordability remaining a top concern for households and businesses, the American Gas Association will release its annual Winter Heating Outlook during a media briefing on September 17, examining what customers can expect …

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FERRELLGAS EMPLOYEES PACK 18 MILLION MEALS FOR FAMILIES FACING HUNGER

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Ferrellgas employee-owners joined companies across the country to help pack 18 million meals for families facing hunger, with our teams on the ground in Raleigh and Kansas City, part …

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WESTERN CANADIAN PRODUCERS REDUCING RELIANCE ON THE U.S.

Canada’s propane and butane are reaching higher-value markets in Asia—giving Western Canadian producers better prices and reducing reliance on the US. A recent post on LinkedIn details the market changes.

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REMEMBERING WENDY JANE GORHAM

Wendy Jane Gorham, 72, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2026, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. She was born on April 30, 1954, to Gene and Betty …

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REMEMBERING JACK HOSKINS, JR.

REHOBOTH – Jack Hoskins, Jr., 56, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026. He was the son of the late Jack Hoskins Sr. and Linda (Colorusso) Hoskins. Jack was the President and co-owner of Bay State …

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GI PARTNERS ACQUIRES A MAJORITY INTEREST IN OTODATA HOLDINGS, INC., PARTNERING WITH EXISTING INVESTOR RENOVO CAPITAL

MONTREAL, CANADA, September 1, 2026 – Otodata Holdings Inc. (“Otodata” or the “Company”), a market leader in remote monitoring and vehicle tracking solutions, announced today that GI Partners, a leading private investment firm, has closed …

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PROPANE POWERS GENERATORS AT 2026 FARM PROGRESS SHOW

Last week, propane powered the generators at the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, IA. Power Progress shared an article on propane usage at the show which can be found here.

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FLEET EQUIPMENT MAGAZINE BRINGS ATTENTION TO DIESEL COSTS AS SCHOOL STARTS

Fleet Equipment Magazine shared information on LinkedIn detailing the challenges of rising diesel prices for school districts all over the country. The article mentions propane is an alternative that is being adopted rapidly by districts. …

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FROM PERC: BUILD CONNECTIONS WITH THE FUTURE WORKFORCE

From the Propane Education & Research Council Applications for the HVAC Technical School Grant Program and the Propane Autogas Vehicle Inspection Grant Program are now open! Encourage technical schools and community colleges in your area to …

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GRAY, GRAY & GRAY 35th ANNUAL PROPANE SURVEY RESULTS ARE IN

The Gray, Gray & Gray 35th Annual Propane Survey results are in! To see the results of the survey, click here.

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NEW YORK CLIMATE SUPERFUND ACT STRUCK DOWN

From the National Propane Gas Association Bobtail This week, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York struck down the state’s Climate Change Superfund Act and declared it illegal. The Court stated that …

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