DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a statewide Proclamation of Disaster Emergency in response to heating fuel supply disruptions affecting Iowa residents and agricultural operations. The declaration was signed January 15, 2026, citing limited propane and heating fuel access amid high regional demand and transportation constraints.
According to the proclamation issued by the State of Iowa Executive Department, the disaster declaration stems from multiple compounding factors impacting the availability and delivery of heating fuel products statewide. These include high demand across the Midwest, constrained pipeline distribution systems, and the need to transport heating fuels over long distances.
The proclamation notes that timely access to propane and other heating fuels is critical for Iowa residents, livestock, and agricultural operations—particularly in rural areas. State officials determined that existing federal and state hours-of-service regulations for commercial drivers were contributing to delivery delays during the fuel access constraint…