Propane Industry News

Dublin (April 9, 2025) — Following DCC’s announcement on Nov. 12, 2024, that the company would focus on the energy sector, DCC announced changes to its leadership team to align its management structure with company strategy.

During the latest mid-month period, prices at Mont Belvieu, Texas, decreased. The posted prices decreased 10.25 cents/gal, from March mid-month to April mid-month, and the spot prices decreased 5 cents. Conway, Kansas, postings decreased 17.124 cents/gal, and spots decreased 14 cents over the month. 

MINNESOTA (April 1) — Rural Computer Consultants (RCC) and Vivid Image have jointly been recognized as recipients of the Summit Emerging Media Leader Award for the innovative "Making Propane Sexy" marketing initiative.

Canton, Mass. (April 1, 2025) — Gray, Gray & Gray LLP, a business consulting and accounting firm serving the heating oil and propane industry, has launched its 34th annual Energy & Propane Survey. The survey can be completed online here. Deadline for submission is June 17, 2025. Results are expected to be released in September.

Editor's Note: On March 24, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the postponement of three home appliance mandates from the Biden-Harris administration. The press release from the DOE is published below. The wording in this press release is the DOE's own.

Hamilton, OH (March 26, 2025) — Midland Manufacturing announced its new Gauge Device Online Tool is now available for use. The company develops systems designed to enhance safety, reliability, efficiency and business performance in the railcar industry and is a product brand of OPW Fluid Transfer Solutions.

Columbus, OHIO (March 24, 2025) — Worthington Enterprises Inc.

Canada's primary underground propane inventories decreased by 43.6% in March, according to the Canada Energy Regulator. The total represented a month-to-month decrease of 314.9 Mcm. Compared to a year earlier, stocks were lower, with 370.8 Mcm, or 47.7%, less product on hand.