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New Jersey Declares Emergency Over Propane Supply Disruption

PUBLISHED Dec 11, 2025, 4:58 PM ET

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New Jersey Declares Emergency Over Propane Supply Disruption

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TRENTON, New Jersey. Governor Phil Murphy declared state of emergency this Thursday after a service interruption at a propane distribution facility in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania disrupted deliveries and threatened winter heating supplies. The executive order, effective at 9 a.m. Friday, temporarily relaxes federal hours-of-service limits for commercial carriers moving propane, extending maximum driving time from eleven to fourteen hours while retaining a ten-hour consecutive off-duty requirement. Officials said the measure aims to protect 186,000 residents who rely on propane for home heating and to stabilize deliveries while suppliers restore normal operations. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Neha R. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Service disruption reported at Marcus Hook propane distribution facility reducing regional supply.
State officials assess delivery impacts to residential and commercial heating customers.
Governor Phil Murphy signs Executive Order No. 408 declaring a state of emergency.
Order takes effect at 9 a.m. Friday and temporarily extends driver hours to 14.
Officials instruct suppliers to accelerate deliveries and advise residents to consult ready.nj guidance.

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Who Benefited

Propane suppliers, fuel distributors and trucking firms benefited by gaining regulatory flexibility to extend driver hours and accelerate deliveries, helping to reduce short-term supply bottlenecks and protect heating access.

Who Impacted

Households dependent on propane, particularly low-income and rural residents, suffered elevated risk of heating disruption and short-term insecurity while deliveries were delayed due to the Marcus Hook outage.