The American Petroleum Institute (API) released the following statement on the Oct. 22 presidential debate from API’s president and CEO, Mike Sommers. “Democrats, Republicans and Independents know that the U.S.
Propane BBQ Safety Tips
Since we are in the middle of BBQ grilling season here are some rules to live by to stay safe when operating a propane grill. FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS: Whether
COVID-19 Pandemic Causes Oil Prices To Plummet
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the largest horizontal rig count collapse ever recorded in the U.S., according to a Rystad Energy analysis of Baker Hughes data. The total horizontal oil
We Are Essential Business During Covid-19 (Coronvirus) Pandemic
In the past few weeks, the spread of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) and the subsequent containment measures have drastically impacted many families and businesses through out the country. At McMinnville Gas,
What If Hydraulic Fracturing Were Banned?
Recent analysis conducted by Rystad Energy suggests that if hydraulic fracturing were banned on U.S. federal acreage—in accordance with the stated policy goal of at least one Democratic presidential candidate—the
New Gross Receipts Tax On Oregon Businesses
As we celebrate the New Year the wonderful Oregon legislature has passed a new gross receipts tax on businesses which is really just a sales tax on all retail goods.
California Propane Regulations
With nearly 50 city governments across California threatening to adopt regulations that would curtail or prohibit the use of propane and natural gas, the Western Propane Gas Association is fighting
IOGCC Opposes Green New Deal
The Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) has passed a resolution introduced by Railroad Commission of Texas chairman Wayne Christian urging the federal government to oppose presidential candidate and
School Buses, Propane Vs Diesel, Which is Better For The Environment?
After more than a year of testing, researchers at West Virginia University determined that emissions from propane-fueled school buses are significantly lower than those from diesel buses. Nearly a million
Proprane Prices For Winter 2018
Pressure by the Trump Administration on OPEC to increase production has resulted in a reduction in oil prices. Many of you probably have noticed that gas prices have started to