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Murphy Declares State Of Emergency — Over Propane
The emergency order allows longer driving hours for propane transporters to ensure delivery for 186,000 residents amid a plant disruption and cold weather, officials said.
- On Dec. 12, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency effective 9 a.m. to address an anticipated propane delivery disruption, lasting until officials end the emergency.
- A Nov. 21, 2025 power outage at the Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, industrial complex disrupted propane flow to motor carriers and propane truck terminals, causing bottlenecks and delays in New Jersey.
- Under the federal waiver available during a State of Emergency, commercial motor carriers transporting propane can extend driving from 11 to 14 hours but must take 10 consecutive off-duty hours.
- The order allows the state to deploy State National Guard supplies and vehicles, remaining active until the emergency ends, while affected residents consult ready.nj.gov and NJ211 for updates.
- Approximately 6 million homes in the U.S. rely on propane, which accounts for 1% of energy use, as temperatures hover around 30 and drop into the teens Sunday night and Monday, the National Weather Service said.
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New Jersey state of emergency coming for propane shortage
(The Center Square) – New Jersey residents and businesses relying on propane for heating will find themselves under a state of emergency on Friday. Gov. Phil Murphy announced the declaration on Thursday afternoon, citing a service interruption at a “major” Marcus Hook, Pa., gas refinery and industrial complex. Commercial truck drivers transporting fuel can stay on the road longer, from 11 hours to 14 hours, with 10 consecutive hours off between …
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North JerseyGov. Murphy declares state of emergency over propane shortage in NJ
A propane shortage has led Gov. Phil Murphy to declare a state of emergency resulting in an increased maximum driving time for propane drivers.
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