Lawrenceburg Business Has Propane Available

By Mike Perleberg (Dearborn County, Ind.) - A Lawrenceburg business is offering to help ease the propane shortage which may be affecting some southeast Indiana residents. Propane prices have almost doubled in the past couple weeks as many Midwest states face a crisis. With this winter being so harsh with sub-freezing temperatures for such extended periods, suppliers in the states including Indiana and Ohio have quickly run out of propane. Now, homeowners who use propane for heating, are having to look far and wide to find propane for delivery. If they do find it, they are paying much more than usual. Folks in and near Dearborn County may look towards Trade and Industrial Supply in Lawrenceburg for help. State Representative Jud McMillin (R-Brookvile) says that Casey Nanz, vice president of operations, told him that Trade and Industrial Supply has ample propane to distribute. Nanz contacted McMillin about the availability. “However, please remember to be respectful, purchase only what you need for now and leave some for your neighbors. Supplies are limited,” McMillin said. The state lawmaker says propane users can contact Trade and Industrial Supply, but only take as much as they need. The phone number for Trade and Industrial Supply is (812) 221-6533. “Many times I have said how great our community and state are and that is because we come together when times are hard,” said McMillin. “I sincerely appreciate Casey’s efforts for contacting me, and if anyone else has extra propane available, please do not hesitate to call my office so that we can get others the help they need.” Indiana residents running low on propane may also have luck finding the gas through the Indiana Attorney General’s Office. Attorney General Greg Zoeller has said his office will assist any consumer whose propane supply is 10 percent or less and is experiencing difficulty contacting their supplier or finding an alternative supplier. The office will contact suppliers, on behalf of the customer, to determine why delivery was halted or delayed. Residents in need of help can call (800) 382-5516.