Propane Industry News

Editorial Note: A version of this news item was first published in the National Propane Gas Association's (NPGA) The Bobtail.

NPGA’s advocacy team works to include propane in a variety of federal programs, from grant programs to tax credits. One such credit available to propane used in the transportation sector is the 45Z credit. 

The Energy Information Administration (EIA), released an analysis of the crude oil prices and refinery margins in the first quarter. Part of its analysis is published below:

Smith Pumps and Full-Circle announced the appointment of Dan Glassburn as their new outside sales representative.

Otodata, a tank monitor and accessories company based in Quebec, Canada, recently announced the retirement of its Southern USA Advisor David Dodd. 

Canada's primary underground propane inventories decreased by 2.1% in April, according to the Canada Energy Regulator. The total represented a month-to-month decrease of 8.4 Mcm. Compared to a year earlier, stocks were lower, with 319.8 Mcm, or 44.5%, less product on hand.

Propane storages in the West started April a bit higher at 291.6 Mcm, which corresponds to 1.837 MMbbl, the agency reported. From March to April, volumes increased by 10 Mcm, or 3.6%, and were 255.7 less the year prior's level of 547.3 Mcm.

Lock America made the following announcement to honor the memory of cofounder and CEO Frank Minnella:

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.