A fatal home explosion in Chestertown, Maryland, is under investigation, and while the cause has not yet been officially determined, early reports indicate a gas-related event that destroyed the residence and claimed a life. For propane marketers and delivery teams, tragedies like this are more than headlines. They are stark reminders that even one missed… Continue reading A Fatal Blast in Maryland – 5 Safety Lessons to Act On Now

As winter weather continues to squeeze propane supply chains and heat demand across the U.S., smart marketers are finding ways to turn weather-inspired signals into stronger customer relationships and better margins. With sustained cold, snow, and ice from recent winter storms that strained grids and spiked fuel use, propane demand is front and center in… Continue reading Weather-Driven Marketing Wins: Using Winter Demand to Strengthen Your Business

Winter price wars test discipline more than margins. When a nearby marketer undercuts you by 20–40 cents per gallon during the busiest season, the instinct is to respond in kind. But panic discounts during peak demand can destabilize routing, cash flow, and risk management at precisely the moment your operation is under the most strain.… Continue reading When a Competitor Slashes Winter Prices: Hold the Line

Emergency fuel delivery has traditionally been associated with storms or supply disruptions. But companies such as Fuel Logic have shown that rapid-response fueling can evolve into a nationwide service model supported by recurring contracts. Founded in Texas, Fuel Logic built a network capable of delivering diesel and gasoline across all 50 states. By focusing on… Continue reading Emergency Fuel Delivery Is Becoming a Year-Round Service for Diesel Fleets

Weekend coverage is where many propane companies quietly erode morale, safety margins, and long-term retention. Demand spikes do not wait for Monday. Cold snaps, run-outs, regulator failures, and generator calls tend to cluster when staffing is light and decision-makers are offsite. Poorly structured weekend rotations create fatigue, overtime creep, and rushed field decisions that increase… Continue reading Building a Weekend Coverage Plan That Protects Your Team

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LP Gas Magazine’s latest ranking spotlights the nation’s biggest multi‑state independent propane distributors, measured by annual gallon sales. The list reveals that ten independents now serve customers across three or more states, collectively moving more than 2 billion gallons in 2025—up 12 percent from the previous year. Leaders such as…

The latest LP Gas ranking spotlights the 20 independent propane retailers that sold the most gallons in 2025 while operating exclusively within a single state. Leading the list is Midwest Propane Services of Iowa, with 12.4 million gallons sold, followed closely by Sunshine Propane in Florida (11.9 million) and Rocky…

2026’s Biggest Propane Retailers: Who’s Moving the Most Gallons? 2026’s Biggest Propane Retailers: Who’s Moving the Most Gallons? LP Gas Magazine released its annual “Top Propane Retailers” list on February 19, ranking U.S. companies by total gallons sold in 2026. AmeriGas topped the chart with an estimated 2.1 billion gallons,…

2026 Top Propane Retailers: Who’s Leading the Market? 2026 Top Propane Retailers: Who’s Leading the Market? The latest LP Gas ranking, released on February 19, reveals the national hierarchy of propane retailers based on 2025 gallon‑sales volume. At the summit sits AmeriGas , edging out Ferrellgas by a modest 2…

“Industry maturity” gets mentioned a lot in propane circles, but too often it’s reduced to recycled safety slogans and surface-level messaging. That’s no longer enough. In 2026, maturity will be judged by how well companies translate safety, compliance, and service expectations into specific, repeatable operational decisions. This matters financially and legally: insurers are tightening underwriting,… Continue reading What Industry Maturity Should Look Like in 2026 – Dummy

When a propane customer smells gas and calls your office, the conversation that follows becomes part of your safety record. Inconsistent instructions from CSRs, dispatchers, or after-hours answering services can create operational confusion, regulatory exposure, and significant liability. Most propane companies invest heavily in driver training and field compliance. Far fewer scrutinize what their front… Continue reading Emergency Calls Require One Voice; Fixing Message Drift

The latest federal energy outlook signals a softer propane pricing environment ahead. Government forecasts now estimate Mont Belvieu propane spot prices averaging about $0.58 per gallon in 2026, significantly lower than previous projections. At first glance, that sounds like a relief, but experienced operators know falling wholesale prices can compress retail margins if not managed… Continue reading High Inventories, Lower Forecast Prices: A Window for Strategic Buying

A quiet shift is happening in the transportation world – and propane delivery businesses should be paying close attention. Recent collaboration between industry leaders and freight-efficiency researchers signals a stronger push to position propane autogas as a practical, low-carbon fleet solution. For small and mid-size propane companies, fleet strategy is no longer just about replacing… Continue reading Propane Fleets Are Changing Quickly

A legislative fight unfolding in Washington, D.C. and in state capitols across the nation could have long‑term implications for propane marketers. The Energy Choice Act – legislation introduced in the U.S. House and Senate aimed at preventing bans on gas appliances and fuel connections – has gained broad bipartisan support and now awaits floor action… Continue reading Energy Choice Laws Could Shape Your Customer Pipeline

In many propane operations, the most critical system isn’t in the software. It’s in a delivery driver’s head. Route quirks, customer tank conditions, access hazards, undocumented regulator swaps, and handshake service agreements often live as informal knowledge passed from one employee to another. That model works, until it doesn’t. As driver turnover accelerates, insurance scrutiny… Continue reading When Team Members’ Knowledge Drives the Route

When daylight hours are shorter, the propane industry does not slow down. In fact, in most markets across the country, it accelerates. Winter demand peaks just as daylight visibility shrinks, routes stretch later into the evening, and drivers operate in conditions that compound operational exposure. Darkness changes more than just the landscape; it changes incident… Continue reading How Less Daylight Reshapes Propane Delivery Risk

Short-notice school closures – whether driven by weather, public health, or localized emergencies – rarely make headlines in the propane trade press. Yet for fuel marketers serving districts, private schools, and auxiliary facilities, the operational impact can be immediate and costly. A school closure announced the night before, or mid-route, can upend carefully sequenced commercial… Continue reading When School Closures Disrupt Propane Routes Overnight

Every major propane legal case carries a hidden cost beyond the settlement number: it exposes where everyday operations had drifted from what courts expect a “reasonable” propane company to do. Judges and juries don’t weigh theory; they examine training records, inspection habits, documentation gaps, and what customers were told, or not told, before an incident.… Continue reading After the Verdict: Turning Propane Lawsuits into Safer Operations

In propane operations, long meetings are rarely a people problem; they’re actually an information problem. When managers walk into a room armed with spreadsheets, anecdotes, and last week’s printouts, discussions often drift into debate. Time gets burned reconciling whose numbers are right instead of deciding what to do next. That inefficiency has a cost. Meetings… Continue reading Dashboards Over Debates: Shortening Business Meetings