The Cost of Propane

[MartyG]

For years I have been swapping propane tanks when needed. Usually $20 to $24/swap. Today I brought my used-once new tank from our new TT in for a swap, and the hardware guy told me the tank was brand new, and I would be better off with a refill. This (Ace Hardware) store charges $17 for a swap, but only $10 for a refill! That's less than 1/2 what I'm used to paying, and I don't end up with an older tank. You can bet I'll go back there again!

[wahoonc]

I have refilled tanks for years...
Always been cheaper. Only cheaper way is to snag a couple of tanks from the rack at work.

Aaron

[BackwoodsLegit]

Bretz RV in Boise Idaho is where I got my Aspen Trail. As a customer of theirs, I am eligible to purchase propane for $1.00 per gallon! Can't beat it!

[skarlin1976]

I usually get mine filled at a local uhaul.

[Grdrod1]

I am working up In New Jersey. I have to pay 5.00 per gallon. Can't find any place cheaper. Be glad to get the hell out of here. Suppose to leave next month.

[wildwest450]

Originally Posted by MartyG

For years I have been swapping propane tanks when needed. Usually $20 to $24/swap. Today I brought my used-once new tank from our new TT in for a swap, and the hardware guy told me the tank was brand new, and I would be better off with a refill. This (Ace Hardware) store charges $17 for a swap, but only $10 for a refill! That's less than 1/2 what I'm used to paying, and I don't end up with an older tank. You can bet I'll go back there again!

Wow, that must be close to cost for them. I have my own refilling station and my last bulk tank fill was 2.09 a gallon. It is amazing how these stores jack the prices up on propane. When we lost power recently, I needed 2 tanks for backup and could not fill them because we didn't have our generator yet, $45 for 2 swapped tanks.