NEWS
US Supreme Court Furnace Rule Decision Ends DOE Rule
The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) announced June 9 that a United States Supreme Court furnace rule decision vacated the judgment of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in a challenge to a U.S. Department of Energy furnace rule. According to NPGA, the challenge was filed jointly with other natural gas industry organizations. NPGA said the DOE rule would have required all furnace sales to meet a 95% annual fuel utilization efficiency standard by the end of 2028. The association argued the rule would have effectively eliminated sales of noncondensing propane furnaces because existing models would not have met the requirement. The Supreme Court issued a 56-word opinion and cited a brief filed by the U.S. solicitor general supporting the challenge. “Today is a great day for the industry, and the fight continues in courts throughout the country,” NPGA stated.
PERC Introduces ‘Your Power Play’ Campaign to Showcase Propane’s Advantage for Trade Professionals
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) launched “Your Power Play,” a new omnichannel campaign using hockey-inspired chalk talk to position propane as the strategic solution for American energy resilience against an unreliable electric grid. The campaign challenges energy decision-makers to gain “the ultimate energy advantage” by choosing propane over more expensive or less reliable energy sources. The campaign’s series of 30- and 15-second spots emphasizes how six core markets benefit from propane’s key attributes: Affordable: An American-made, cost-effective solution to protect against rising energy costs. Abundant: A readily available, plentiful and portable energy source. Reliable: Dependable on-site power that provides peace of mind. Safe: Trusted by millions of homes and businesses across the country. “We are excited to share why propane is uniquely capable of providing solutions to many of the energy issues affecting our country today, like grid instability and skyrocketing costs,” said Tucker Perkins, PERC’s president and CEO. “‘Your Power Play’ encourages American home and business owners to take control and embrace the opportunity to ensure their energy security with propane.” “Your Power Play” campaign assets are available for propane retailers on PERC’s Resource Catalog. For more information on how you can make “Your Power Play,” visit propane.com/powerplay.
Cedar County Cooperative Acquires Price Oil Company
B&A Energy Partners announced that Cedar County Cooperative acquired Price Oil Company of Durant, Iowa, bringing together two organizations with deep commitments to customer service, community relationships and dependable local support. Price Oil Company built its business and developed relationships with customers throughout Durant and the surrounding area over many years. Cedar County Cooperative shared that it will continue that legacy, providing the same reliable service, local commitment and customer-first approach that Price Oil customers have come to know and trust. The Cedar County Cooperative team said it looks forward to continuing to serve the area for years to come. B&A Energy Partners served as the exclusive broker for the transaction.
Heartland Co-op Acquires Legacy Propane
Legacy Energy Consulting, a merger and acquisitions consulting firm, facilitated the sale of Legacy Propane, transferring the Allison, Iowa-based company to Heartland Co-op, headquartered in Clive, Iowa. Legacy Propane was originally established as Allison Propane in 1972 and was acquired by Heritage Petroleum of Evansville, Indiana, as part of its much larger acquisition of Diamond Oil in February 2025. Chad Pendill, founder and president of Legacy Energy Consulting, commented, “John Clark and Phil Davidson of Heritage Petroleum were a pleasure to work with on this project and it could not have gone any smoother.” Legacy Energy Consulting delivered comprehensive merger and acquisition services to Legacy Propane. Chad Pendill, Tyler Pendill and Dustin Shafer managed the transaction. This transaction is the first for Legacy Energy Consulting in 2026, and its 28th since 2020.
Mid-Month to Mid-Month: June Prices Down From May
During the latest mid-month period, prices at Mont Belvieu, Texas, decreased. The posted prices decreased 7 cents/gal from May mid-month to June mid-month, while the spot prices decreased 2.875 cents. Conway, Kansas, postings decreased 5.125 cents/gal, and spots decreased 2 cents over the month. The Mont Belvieu mid-May posted price was 97.125 cents/gal. The next week the price decreased 3.375 cents to 93.75 cents/gal, followed by a 4.625-cent decrease to 89.125 cents/gal. Postings increased 4.875 cents to 94 cents/gal the first week of June. At mid-month, postings decreased by 3.875 cents to 90.125 cents/gal. Compared to the same time in June 2025, the June 2026 prices were 5.645 cents higher. The Conway mid-May posted price was 82.56 cents/gal. The next week the price decreased 2.315 cents to 80.245 cents/gal, followed by a 2.125-cent decrease to 78.12 cents/gal. Postings increased 1.19 cents to 79.31 cents/gal the first week of June. At mid-month, postings decreased 1.875 cents to 77.435 cents/gal. Compared to the same time in June 2025, the June 2026 prices were 1.525 cents lower. Mont Belvieu spots opened mid-May at 80.75 cents/gal. The next week the price increased 1.875 cents to 82.625 cents/gal, followed by a 3-cent decrease to 79.625 cents/gal the next week. Spots decreased 1.125 cents to 78.5 cents/gal the first week of June. At mid-month, they decreased 0.635 cents to 77.875 cents/gal. Compared to the same time in June 2025, the June 2026 prices were 3.125 cents higher. Conway spots opened mid-May at 74 cents/gal. The next week the price increased 1.25 cents to 75.25 cents/gal, followed by a 3.5-cent decrease to 71.75 cents/gal the next week. Spots decreased 0.5 cents to 71.25 cents/gal the first week of June. At mid-month, they increased by 0.75 cents to 72 cents/gal. Compared to the same time in June 2025, the June 2026 prices were 1 cent lower.
WINLPG Opens Nominations for 2026 Global Awards Program
Nominations are open for the WINLPG 2026 Awards, the annual Women in LPG (WINLPG) awards program that recognizes women helping to shape the future of the global LPG industry through a commitment to innovation, professional development and workplace inclusion. The annual awards program honors women at different stages of their careers and across various sectors of the industry. The WINLPG Woman of the Year Award recognizes an established industry leader who has made a significant impact through professional excellence, leadership, mentorship and a commitment to advancing gender diversity. The WINLPG Young Woman of the Year Award honors an emerging leader age 35 or younger who demonstrates exceptional potential and dedication to driving positive change within the LPG industry. The WINLPG Field Groundbreaker Award celebrates a woman working in an operational or technical role who is breaking barriers and inspiring others in traditionally underrepresented areas of the industry. The nomination period is open through Sept. 18. All nominees will be recognized as part of the WINLPG 2026 Class of the Year. Award winners will be announced during Liquid Gas Week 2026 in October in Istanbul. Individuals may nominate themselves or a colleague for consideration. For more information or to submit a nomination, contact Nikki Brown at winlpg@worldliquidgas.org.
Rinnai America Corporation Names VP, People & Culture
Rinnai America Corporation, a manufacturer of energy-efficient water heating and home comfort solutions, announced that Tim Largent joined Rinnai America Corporation as vice president, people and culture. In this role, Largent will lead Rinnai’s talent strategy, employee engagement and workforce initiatives across North America, reporting to Perry McGuire, senior vice president, legal, government affairs and people. Largent brings more than 15 years of experience leading human resources strategy across complex, multisite manufacturing organizations. Known for connecting workforce development to business performance, he has built a reputation for developing high-performing teams and leading organizational transformation through disciplined execution. Largent will work closely with Rinnai’s executive leadership team to enhance employee capabilities and collaboration across North America. His appointment reflects the company’s continued commitment to investing in people and building a stronger culture from within. Prior to joining Rinnai, Largent served as HR director for the Americas at Solmax, where he led human resources across a large, multisite manufacturing workforce. In that role, he partnered with executive leadership to unify organizational design, talent strategy and HR operations with business priorities, including leading global alignment initiatives, supporting post-acquisition integration and advancing HR technology and process standardization. Earlier in his career, Largent held HR leadership roles with APLA, ThyssenKrupp and Georgia-Pacific. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Georgia.
Kitsault Energy Proposes Canadian Energy & Commodity Corridor
Kitsault Energy announced plans for the development of a new energy and commodity corridor connecting Port Churchill in northern Manitoba with the Kitsault Port and Terminal on the northwest coast of British Columbia. The announcement sits at the center of a vision for Canada’s economic future, outlining a strategy designed to double the nation’s gross domestic product and contribute to balancing the federal budget within the next 15 years. The proposed corridor would create a strategic transportation and export link across Canada and allow for the export of crude oil, NGL, propane, butane, uranium, potash, canola and pulse crops, strengthening Canada’s position in global markets. The project could also deliver economic benefits particularly for First Nation communities through job creation, increased revenues, clean drinking water infrastructure, affordable housing and access to better healthcare.
CHS Names Sales Director for Energy Equipment Team
CHS named Samantha Bild as the new sales director for its energy equipment team. Effective May 18, Bild will lead CHS’ equipment sales organization and serve as a key partner to customers as CHS strengthens and grows its business. Bild brings a combination of commercial leadership, strategic insight and direct execution experience to this role. Over the past four years at CHS, she led national sales teams within CHS’ animal nutrition business, overseeing go-to-market strategy, forecasting, pricing and contract negotiations across a $250 million portfolio. During her tenure, Bild consistently delivered strong results — leading teams to meet or exceed targets for three consecutive years while improving service performance and strengthening customer partnerships. In addition to her success in driving growth, Bild has a strong history of building capabilities that elevate long-term performance. She has led initiatives to improve on-time delivery and responsiveness, modernized customer relationship management adoption to unlock better customer insights and refined customer segmentation strategies to better align resources with growth opportunities. Prior to CHS, Bild held leadership roles at organizations including Salesforce and Cargill, where she built deep expertise in sales operations, commercial excellence and global account management.
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