Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (June 26, 2025) — Palmdale Propane, a subsidiary of Palmdale Oil (“Palmdale”), a leading provider of fuels, propane, lubricants and chemicals with delivery solutions across the state of Florida, announced it has acquired Gatorgas LP, a propane gas distributor specializing in the delivery and service of propane throughout North Central Florida and the Gulf Coast. This Florida propane acquisition strengthens Palmdale’s footprint in the region. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1985 by Frank Anderson, Gatorgas has been a trusted provider of residential and commercial propane services throughout Central Florida for over 40 years. This acquisition marks an important milestone in Palmdale’s mission to grow its service offerings in the attractive North Central Florida market, while allowing Gatorgas customers to benefit from Palmdale’s expanded distribution network and operational expertise.
“Gatorgas has long been recognized for its outstanding service, deep customer relationships and strong local presence in Central Florida, and we are pleased to expand our geographic footprint to the region through this partnership,” said Lachlan Cheatham, chief executive officer of Palmdale. “As a fellow family-owned and operated business, we are proud to welcome the Gatorgas team to Palmdale. This acquisition represents an important step forward in our continued expansion and commitment to strengthening our footprint and capabilities throughout Florida.”
"Joining Palmdale marks a significant milestone for Gatorgas and the customers and communities we proudly serve,” said Jennifer Anderson, president of Gatorgas. “For more than 40 years, Gatorgas has been a locally rooted, family-run business focused on delivering safe, dependable and personalized service. In Palmdale, we’ve found a partner that not only shares those values but also provides us with the scale, expertise and infrastructure needed to take our service to the next level. This partnership marks the start of an exciting and natural evolution for our company, positioning us to better support our customers while remaining true to our core values.”
Gatorgas was advised by Legacy Energy Consulting on the transaction.
