Benchmarking Council Update

Membership & Recruitment

The Council started the 2026–27 season strong with 100 members, and several groups still have open slots. As the only NPGA Business Council designed specifically for propane marketers, now is the ideal time to join. Members benefit from collaborating with non-competing peers to solve shared operational challenges. Prospective members are encouraged to submit an interest form online.

Exclusive New Benefit: The Benchmarking KPI Initiative

There has never been a better time to become a member! We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Key Performance Indicator (KPI) initiative—a benefit available only to Benchmarking Council members.

The upcoming KPI Initiative will track essential business vital signs and measure operational excellence. This initiative will provide marketers with a powerful competitive edge through:

1. Immediate Actionable Insights: Exclusive access to our highly anticipated bobtail benchmarking study to help you optimize fleet performance and distribution efficiency.
2. Long-Term Growth: A robust, cutting-edge data platform built for recurring industry studies and expanded KPI tracking well into the future.

Don’t miss out on the critical analytics and peer-driven metrics that will shape the future of our industry. Join the Council today to unlock this vital tool for your business!

Off-Site Group Meetings Recap

Benchmarking groups recently gathered for off-site meetings across the country, in Duluth, MN; Philadelphia, PA; Sanborn, NY; Richmond, VA; Lake Havasu, AZ; Seminole, OK; and Worthington, OH.

Upcoming Council Meetings

• Fall 2026 Meeting: September 17–18, 2026 | Hilton Frontenac Hotel, St. Louis, MO
  • Register Now for the Fall Meeting
• Spring 2027 Meeting: March 18–19, 2027 | The Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, Orlando, FL

For more information about the NPGA Benchmarking Council, email Eric Sears, the NPGA staff liaison, at [email protected].