JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Mike Parson, R-Bolivar, has issued the following statement to propane suppliers, retailers and customers amidst the recent propane price hike.

“I would like to thank the concerned citizens who have recently reached out to me regarding the current situation with propane prices in Missouri and throughout the Midwest. I want to stress that I sympathize with propane suppliers and retailers. It is not their fault that manufacturers are taking advantage of, or have created, low reserves to double the price of propane during the last week. Many retailers are considerate of their customers’ needs, and I would ask customers to do the same until we can provide some immediate relief.”