Crude oil prices have been in the news more in the last few weeks than ever before. While you have been hearing that Crude oil Prices even went negative one day. Meaning they would actually pay you to take the product. How does this effect Propane prices? Propane is a by product of natural gas […]
Not having enough propane on hand can be both a burden and a danger. From running out of fuel during the middle of a cookout to not having heating oil on a cold winter’s night, it’s important to know the specifics of propane tank maintenance, how quickly the fuel burns, and how to tell if you’re […]
Buying a propane tank starts around $5, with a high of $3,500 and an average around $800 to $1,000. Size Cost 20 lbs. $40 100 Gallons $500 500 Gallons $1,500 1,000 Gallons $2,500 When you compare propane tank prices, size makes the biggest difference. Companies measure capacity in pounds or gallons. One gallon of propane weighs a little over 4 lbs. […]
One gallon of propane weighs 4.2 pounds. A “full” 20 lb cylinder should have 4.7 gallons or propane in it. The most common way to measure it is by gallons. It can also be measured by pounds (one gallon = 4.2lbs). When measured in gallons, a meter at the pump is used to determine the […]
Its December and officially winter. We are in the cusp of our first polar vortex of year. Temperatures are expected to be 20-30 degrees below normal this week in the key propane market areas of the Midwest & East Coast. Let’s do a quick update on propane prices today. As of week ending 12/5/2016, according […]
Use this Propane Service Guide to Help You Select the Right Company Fall is here and it’s to start thinking about heating your home. If you’re looking to switch L/P companies or finding a company for the first time here are 10 questions to ask before making your decision. 1) Dependability – it doesn’t matter […]
Summer brings all kinds of fun things. BBQ’s, hanging by the pool, vacations and the heat. But with all that fun we also get thunderstorms. And once we get through all the storms of summer we have hurricane season though the end of November. The last 5 years has shown us that extreme weather is […]
Summer’s over, so you know what that means…football season has begun! While some might think the grilling season has peaked, true football fans know that that is definitely not the case. Tailgating for your team is half the fun and everyone can agree that nothing is better than the smell of BBQ lingering around your […]
If you have a DOT propane tank it will need to be re-qualified after 12 years of manufacture date. Sounds good. How do I know if I have a DOT tank and why is it called DOT? Smaller portable propane tanks tank size from 5lbs to 420 lbs or 1 gallon to 120 gallon tank […]
What Type of Propane Delivery Program is Best for You? If you have propane at your home or business there are a few different delivery options available to you. Propane can be delivered on an automatic delivery basis, will call basis or calendar basis. Often when I am talking to customers they are not aware […]