Propane shortage threatens to leave New Jersey homes freezing Rick Rickman Published: December 11, 2025 Gov. Murphy has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of a propane shortage in New Jersey. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

🔴 New Jersey declares a state of emergency amid a propane shortage.

🔴 186,000 residents rely on propane during freezing December nights.

🔴 Gov. Murphy’s executive order is a response to refinery-related supply delays.

A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey due to a propane shortage, which could leave thousands of homes without heat during cold December nights.

The declaration will take effect at 9 a.m. Friday, Gov. Phil Murphy said . On Thursday, he signed an executive order to bring more deliveries to New Jersey to counter the propane

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