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90%RealMoney | 05-02-2008 02:41 PM
How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? I got my house tank filled today by the delivery service. It was $2.76 per gallon. This is in Northern California. How much are you guys paying in other parts of the country? Just curious, thanks.

TLM | 05-02-2008 02:46 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? I don't have bulk propane, just a few grill tanks. I went to have two filled last weekend and they were $19 each! Up from $14 each last fall.... 36% increase!!!

90%RealMoney | 05-02-2008 03:02 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? Are those 5 gallon tanks?

TechGuy | 05-02-2008 03:17 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? Last fill up for me was 3.14 a gallon.

TLM | 05-02-2008 03:31 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? Quote:
Originally Posted by 90%RealMoney (Post 1087889) Are those 5 gallon tanks?
Nah, I think they are 3.2-3.5 gal.. in that range. Over twice what you paid for in bulk. Edit: Maybe they are 5 gal. They call them 20# tanks.. does that mean they hold 20#'s of propane? I checked the density of LPG and it's 4.22 lbs/gal so a 20#'s/ 4.22 = 4.74 gallons

Dave | 05-02-2008 03:50 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? More than $4/gallon in Florida.

90%RealMoney | 05-02-2008 04:02 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? This variation in prices is all very interesting. I notice as far as gasoline goes, California has the highest prices most of the time, and also has alot of refineries in this state. I know the taxes are high, I think about .40 to .48c per gallon. As far as the propane goes, what is making it so expensive in Texas and Florida? I figured you guys would have a cheaper price, not more expensive. 4 bucks a gallon, that's crazy! Time to back up da truck! LOL!

90%RealMoney | 05-02-2008 04:03 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? Quote:
Originally Posted by TLM (Post 1087931) Nah, I think they are 3.2-3.5 gal.. in that range. Over twice what you paid for in bulk. Edit: Maybe they are 5 gal. They call them 20# tanks.. does that mean they hold 20#'s of propane? I checked the density of LPG and it's 4.22 lbs/gal so a 20#'s/ 4.22 = 4.74 gallons
I always thought those grill tanks were 5 gallon. Not exactly sure though.

90%RealMoney | 05-02-2008 04:07 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? There's a local feed store here that was advertising propane for $2.55/gallon, no limit. I should have bought a few more tanks and had them filled. Been meaning to do that for preps sake.

Fullpower | 05-02-2008 04:12 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? $2.55? why dont you lease a tank truck. bring 5000 gallons up the road, and sell it here for 4 bucks a gallon? last filll was $3.65 gallon. rumored to be over 4 bucks this week.

90%RealMoney | 05-02-2008 04:25 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? I just re-checked the ad, and the sale price is good til May 31st. So I got time still. The only thing is that those grill sized tanks are $20 to $25 bucks apiece. Hey Mountain Man, pick me up a couple propane tanks at the flea market would ya?

<SLV> | 05-02-2008 05:45 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? I filled two grill containers for $4/gallon just last week.

mtnman | 05-02-2008 05:49 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? Quote:
Originally Posted by 90%RealMoney (Post 1088003) I just re-checked the ad, and the sale price is good til May 31st. So I got time still. The only thing is that those grill sized tanks are $20 to $25 bucks apiece. Hey Mountain Man, pick me up a couple propane tanks at the flea market would ya?
Sorry I keep all I can find! Just today, with a coupon in the local paper, I got 8 grill tanks filled for $10 each! I wish I had some more empties.

90%RealMoney | 05-02-2008 06:08 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? I'm having a hard time believing that some place in Ca. has the cheapest propane so far. I'm not usually that lucky.

90%RealMoney | 05-02-2008 06:09 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? Well, I guess that answers that. MM, sounds like you're getting it a little cheaper than me.

j-son | 05-02-2008 06:15 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? Quote:
Originally Posted by TLM (Post 1087874) I don't have bulk propane, just a few grill tanks. I went to have two filled last weekend and they were $19 each! Up from $14 each last fall.... 36% increase!!!
i paid $25 last week....last year i paid $20

Tn...Andy | 05-02-2008 07:53 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? 3.00/gal here last fillup in the big tank. A 20lb grill size bottle does hold just shy of 5 gallons as TLM calculated.

silverblood | 05-02-2008 08:11 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? Quote:
Originally Posted by 90%RealMoney (Post 1087976) I always thought those grill tanks were 5 gallon. Not exactly sure though.
They are 20# tanks, but you are only supposed to fill them up partially, I think 80%. So they don't hold 5 gallons. I've been paying over $4 per gallon to refill my 20# tanks.

Sparky | 05-02-2008 08:15 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? Quote:
Originally Posted by TLM (Post 1087931) Nah, I think they are 3.2-3.5 gal.. in that range. Over twice what you paid for in bulk. Edit: Maybe they are 5 gal. They call them 20# tanks.. does that mean they hold 20#'s of propane? I checked the density of LPG and it's 4.22 lbs/gal so a 20#'s/ 4.22 = 4.74 gallons
But they only fill them 80%, so that comes to 3.8 gallons per fill. I pay $16/fill, which comes to $4.21/gallon.

Tn...Andy | 05-02-2008 08:21 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? Quote:
Originally Posted by silverblood (Post 1088307) They are 20# tanks, but you are only supposed to fill them up partially, I think 80%. So they don't hold 5 gallons.
Nope....they put them on a scale when they fill them and put in exactly 20lbs. If you look on the collar, you will see the weight of the bottle....they add that to 20lb, set the scale for that, and that is your fill up.....which is ALSO why you don't want to take tanks in with any gas in them.....you'll be buying your own gas back again :D Same thing with the 100lb ones....the empty weight on the tank is about 75-80lbs ( depends on the tank manufacturer ) and they put exactly 100lbs over that in them. The 80% figure you are referring to is for a large tank rated in gallons....for example, a 500 gallon ABOVE GROUND tank, they will only fill to 400 gallons....80%....that tank underground, they will fill to 90% ( that probably varies by company and location ) Little note on the 20lb bottles.....if you buy used ones, you 'may' have trouble getting them filled if they don't have the triangle shaped handle on the valve, which means they have the overflow safety type valve in them. They aren't supposed to fill the old type, but many places simply look the other way and do....like where I get mine filled......but if you go to an actual GAS company for a fill, they may not do it...so before you buy up a bunch of old 20lb tanks, you might be aware of that....

90%RealMoney | 05-02-2008 08:28 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? A buddy of mine ran out of propane for his BBQ, and borrowed my grill tank. When he was going to return it to me, he said he would give me a full one back. I'm glad I asked, cause he was going to one of those places that you just exchange your tank, for a different, FULL one. I told him Bullshit, that tank of mine is brand new. I don't want you coming back with someone else's rust bomb to give to me!

StackerKen | 05-02-2008 08:33 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? Central Valley of Ca. here, we have a 250 gal. tank. topped it off last month (127 gal.) @ 2.68 P.U.

Sparky | 05-02-2008 09:12 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? Quote:
Originally Posted by Tn...Andy (Post 1088314) Nope....they put them on a scale when they fill them and put in exactly 20lbs.
OK, if that's the case, then my $16 fill comes to $3.38/gallon.

hypervel | 05-03-2008 09:13 AM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? $3.08 gal yesterday. Somewhere in the northwest.

SilverCaper | 05-03-2008 04:25 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? Just filled a 250 gallon tank last week for $2.85 per gal. in SE Florida. We shopped around. Prices varied significantly up to around $3.85 per gal.

90%RealMoney | 05-14-2008 10:41 AM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? Well,I got a great deal on my home delivered propane a week or so ago at $2.76, but not yesterday. I bought two new 20 gal tanks at Wally World ($26.59 ea.) then headed to the feed store, where propane is advertised for $2.55/gal all this month. That place was a madhouse! Never knew so many people around here had livestock. Mainly horses I'm guessing. Anyway, the guy tells me since my tanks have never been filled before, they have to be purged of air, and they don't do that! So, I have to go to one of the major propane suppliers in town, and they lay me away $3.59/gal. They were supposed to charge me $5.00 ea to purge the tanks, but the He/She creature who filled my tanks (It's just Pat!) forgot to note it to my advantage. So, two brand new 20 gal tanks filled cost me $90.00! I did pick up one of their brochures for their underground tanks, looks like the way to go.

GoldWampum | 05-14-2008 11:12 AM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? Haven't bought any in a while, but I'll check the area today. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...f/HankHill.jpg GAY! I'm not gay! I sell propane and propane accessories!

90%RealMoney | 05-14-2008 11:16 AM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? LOL! I'm pretty sure this thing was a girl, but if you saw Her, you'd wonder. It could very easily been a baby huey type kid with man boobs. Definitely a mixup at the chromosone window!

GoldWampum | 05-14-2008 12:03 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? Quote:
Originally Posted by 90%RealMoney (Post 1103011) LOL! I'm pretty sure this thing was a girl, but if you saw Her, you'd wonder. It could very easily been a baby huey type kid with man boobs. Definitely a mixup at the chromosone window!
I think you got it when you said, "It's just Pat". :D

gbgunner | 05-14-2008 12:22 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? My friend just filled four at $13 a piece.

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90%RealMoney | 05-14-2008 12:35 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? That's how much mine WOULD have been, had I been able to fill up at the discount price. GW, I was actually looking to see if her/his name tag said "PAT". If it did, I would have lost it right there! LOL!

GoldWampum | 05-14-2008 12:56 PM
Re: How Much are You Guys paying for Propane? Quote:
Originally Posted by 90%RealMoney (Post 1103113) That's how much mine WOULD have been, had I been able to fill up at the discount price. GW, I was actually looking to see if her/his name tag said "PAT". If it did, I would have lost it right there! LOL!
:haha: Too much to bear :haha:

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