Apr 21, 2026

MO-PERC seeking comment on 26-27 budget

Posted Apr 21, 2026 2:00 PM

By JIM FARIS

The Missouri Propane Education and Research Council, MO-PERC, has approved a draft for its budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

MO-PERC is a not-for-profit organization created to promote the safe use of propane in the Show-Me State, and collect a tax on propane sales.

Line items of the budget include:

  1. $519,000- Rebates for commercial lawn equipment, fleet vehicles, and gas dispensing.
  2. $333,500- Market Development, including advertising, residential outreach, and appliance rebates.
  3. $230, 100- Statewide Safety Education and Training efforts.
  4. $324,660- Administrative costs.

Propane sellers and members of the public are free to make comment concerning the budget or MO-PERC's priorities by writing:

MOPERC
4110 Country Club Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Or email: luke@missouripropane.com.

Either way, comments are due before 5 PM, May 20th, 2026.