Publix Propane Price (2024)

FAQs

Is it better to refill propane or exchange? ›

It's cheaper.

You can save up to $1.75 per gallon by refilling over the cost of an exchange at third-party retailers.

Lowe's does not refill propane; we only do exchanges. i.e. you bring your empty tank in and exchange it for a full one.

Higher demand leads to price hikes. The type of fuel people choose, such as natural gas or heating oil, can also impact propane costs. Smaller propane tanks tend to result in higher bills.

Use the Blue Rhino Tank Exchange to trade in your empty tank for a new one. It saves you time from refilling, and you can rest easy knowing that your replacement is certified and checked for damage. This propane tank exchange is available as an in-person service at select Walmart stores.

In 2008, to help control these rising costs, Blue Rhino followed the example of other consumer products companies with a product content change. We reduced the amount of propane in our tanks from 17 pounds to 15 pounds.

20 lb Propane Tank

Uses: Commonly used for resale and with propane grills, generators, patio heaters, and other outdoor equipment. 20 pound propane tanks are often referred to as grill cylinders and hold 4.6 gallons of propane when full.

A standard 20 lb propane tank should last about 18-20 hours on most grills. We always recommend that you have an extra tank on hand because you don't want to run out in the middle of a bbq!

As a result, Blue Rhino fills their 20 lbs. tanks with 15 lbs. of propane. To ensure consumers are properly notified, Blue Rhino clearly marks the amount of propane contained in their tanks, right on the package.

If you prefer to have a tank that can be filled by anyone, take that tank back to any Blue Rhino retailer and exchange it for one that does not have the triangular indention. For liability reasons, if you choose to refill your tank, please remember to remove the plastic sleeve before having it refilled.

Conversely, during the summer months, demand for propane decreases as people do not require as much propane for heating purposes. This decrease in demand leads to lower prices for propane, making summer often the best economical time to buy propane.

What are the latest propane prices? ›

US Residential Propane Price is at a current level of 2.394, down from 2.412 last week and down from 2.671 one year ago. This is a change of -0.75% from last week and -10.37% from one year ago.

Export and Import Demand.

Supply chain disruptions, increased global demand, and imports can affect domestic propane supply and prices.

Yes, Walmart often sells full propane tanks. Many Walmart stores have a garden or outdoor section where they stock various sizes of propane tanks for grilling and other outdoor uses. These tanks are typically pre-filled and can be exchanged for an empty tank if you have one or purchased as a new, full tank.

We accept all brands of propane tanks and cylinders for exchange. How much propane is in my AmeriGas tank?

Early fall is a “shoulder” season between these periods of peak demand – meaning it's often the best time to save money on your propane tank refills. Weather is more stable – Sudden cold snaps are common during late autumn and early winter, but they happen less often in the early fall.

As a result, Blue Rhino fills their 20 lbs. tanks with 15 lbs. of propane. To ensure consumers are properly notified, Blue Rhino clearly marks the amount of propane contained in their tanks, right on the package.

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No reason to not fill propane tanks, no matter how low they may be. He just didn't want to or care to help. Propane tanks have an 80% valve. No matter quantity in the tank, they are only to be filled to 80% capacity.