>> reporter: wet sthather is pa the reason for the shortage and last year's rain. they needed more propane to dry the crops. as a result, prices have all but doubled. month are than two dozen states have issued emergency declarations to ease restrictions on propane drivers to get more of it on the roads to places that need it. industry leaders are looking for more solutions. >> we have reached out to the pipeline association here in washington to bring to their attention the severity of the situation to try to expedite the shipment. we have also reached out to the railroad association to urge them to expedite rail deliveries. >> but with winter in full effect, this propane retailer knows the dynamics of supply and demand don't make that much of a difference when the people he no es are just trying to keep their homes warm. so he explains it as best he can. >> we're doing our best to get