COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A tight supply of propane is causing
concerns for rural Ohio residents who use the fuel to heat their homes,
and the governor has relaxed some delivery restrictions to help expedite
propane gas shipments.
The Columbus Dispatch (http://bit.ly/1ePysTD )
reports propane availability is more limited and prices are higher
this year for several reasons, including stretches of extreme cold that
drained an already depleted supply. In response, some dealers are
postponing deliveries and focusing on consumers most in need.
Census
data indicates about 6 percent of Ohio households are heated primarily
using propane, most of them rural homes. Morrow County has the highest
percentage, with about one-third relying on propane.
Gov. John
Kasich’s (KAY’-sik) emergency declaration temporarily allows propane
shippers to drive more hours and consecutive days than usual.
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Information from: The Columbus Dispatch, http://www.dispatch.com
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reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A tight supply of propane is causing
concerns for rural Ohio residents who use the fuel to heat their homes,
and the governor has relaxed some delivery restrictions to help expedite
propane gas shipments.
The Columbus Dispatch (http://bit.ly/1ePysTD )
reports propane availability is more limited and prices are higher
this year for several reasons, including stretches of extreme cold that
drained an already depleted supply. In response, some dealers are
postponing deliveries and focusing on consumers most in need.
Census
data indicates about 6 percent of Ohio households are heated primarily
using propane, most of them rural homes. Morrow County has the highest
percentage, with about one-third relying on propane.
Gov. John
Kasich’s (KAY’-sik) emergency declaration temporarily allows propane
shippers to drive more hours and consecutive days than usual.
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Information from: The Columbus Dispatch, http://www.dispatch.com
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.