Washington, DC (May 20, 2025) — Women in Propane has announced Jessica Balderston as the new co-host of its signature podcast, Through the Leadership Lens. Balderston brings industry insight and leadership experience to the role as the co-owner of Rural Computer Consultants and co-chair of Women in Propane’s Program & Events Committee. 

During the latest mid-month period, prices at Mont Belvieu, Texas, increased. The posted prices increased 5.084 cents/gal, from April mid-month to May mid-month, and the spot prices decreased 4 cents. Conway, Kansas, postings increased 11.334 cents/gal, and spots increased 9.5 cents over the month. 

Washington (May 12, 2025) — The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced in a news release the first step in a large deregulatory effort that proposes the elimination or reduction of 47 regulations that are "driving up costs and lowering quality of life for the American people." The DOE projects these deregulatory actions could save the American people an estimated $11 billion once finalized and cut more than 125,000 words from the Code of F

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:

Cetane Associates has promoted Trey Brasseaux to vice president, recognizing his financial expertise, leadership and positive impact since joining the firm in 2023.

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.