The buses also come equipped with industry-first driver airbags
Prince William County Public Schools (PWCPS) unveiled its emissions-reducing new propane school buses at its Brentsville facility. The 62 Blue Bird Vision Propane buses are also the first from the company to come equipped with standard driver airbags.
The March 2026 Canadian propane inventories decreased by 48.5% in March, according to the Canada Energy Regulator. The total represented a month-to-month decrease of 418.5 Mcm. Compared to a year earlier, stocks were higher, with 36.9 Mcm, or 9.1%, more product on hand.

During the latest mid-month period, prices at Mont Belvieu, Texas, increased. The posted prices increased 6.25 cents/gal from February mid-month to March mid-month, while the spot prices increased 11 cents. Conway, Kansas, postings increased 3.815 cents/gal, and spots increased 8.5 cents over the month. 

Cole Vickary

Cole Vickary, founder of American Standard Manufacturing, passed away on March 2, 2026, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center in Schenectady, New York. He was 79. Cole had been battling LBD (Lewy body dementia) before his passing. American Standard Manufacturing announced his passing and expressed heartfelt sadness at the loss of its founder.

Lakes Gas acquires Superior Gas Service in a purchase that reflects Lakes Gas’ continued commitment to local, community-focused propane service while expanding delivery capabilities and convenience for customers throughout the region.
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has launched the Propane Landscape Demonstration Program offering golf course superintendents and landscapers the chance to trial next-generation, propane-powered landscaping equipment.