Propane Cost???

[econometrics]

I put in a 1000 gallon tank in mid-December and filled it with 800 gallons of LP. It was $2.70/gal but I got a $0.20 discount for buying so much. Man, I thought that was steep at the time.

Boy am I glad I put it in back then and didn't wait another month - WOW!

 

[browny]

I heard on the news tonight that it was up to 7.00 in some place in Wisconsin.

Larsen co-op had an "extra" 27,000 gallons and people had to go somewhere to sign up for it....the price was $6.99/gallon, limit 300 gallons per household. Saw it on the news two days ago.

 

[grsthegreat]

Larsen co-op had an "extra" 27,000 gallons and people had to go somewhere to sign up for it....the price was $6.99/gallon, limit 300 gallons per household. Saw it on the news two days ago.

thats called price gouging.....id never frequent the place again

 

[batwing]

thats called price gouging.....id never frequent the place again

totally agree!!

 

[kcflhrc]

My supplier called last night to see how much I wanted, it was $3.79 a gallon. Called her back this morning to order 100 gallons, it was $3.09 this morning. What in the world is going on?

 

[dave1949]

I put in a 1000 gallon tank in mid-December and filled it with 800 gallons of LP. It was $2.70/gal but I got a $0.20 discount for buying so much. Man, I thought that was steep at the time.

Boy am I glad I put it in back then and didn't wait another month - WOW!

By tractor logic, you saved enough money to buy another implement for your new Deere. I say go for it. :laughing:

 

[buickanddeere]

Last Septermber the LP supplier dropped by unexpectedly and filled out pool heater tanks for a bargain rate of 46 cents a liter. We have two full 420 lb tanks and two 100lb tanks full just sitting there waiting for May swim season.

 

[ovrszd]

thats called price gouging.....id never frequent the place again

I agree. Was talking to my Brother yesterday about that same thing. Everyone is scared now with the 100 gallon limit. Some suppliers will take advantage of that and when available will offer to fill tanks at the inflated price. Knowing the price will drop in a couple months.

Again, in my case at least, it's not the local supplier that I'm talking about,, I'm talking about the people they buy it from or maybe clear up the line to the producer.

 

[ovrszd]

My supplier called last night to see how much I wanted, it was $3.79 a gallon. Called her back this morning to order 100 gallons, it was $3.09 this morning. What in the world is going on?

That to me is a clear indication that it's market manipulation. You can't overcome a product shortage overnight.

I'm hoping my Mom's tank will hold her until things settle down. She'll use around 225 gallon a month in this weather. At $4 per gallon that's $900 a month. Her SS check is $880.

 

[kcflhrc]

That to me is a clear indication that it's market manipulation. You can't overcome a product shortage overnight.

I'm hoping my Mom's tank will hold her until things settle down. She'll use around 225 gallon a month in this weather. At $4 per gallon that's $900 a month. Her SS check is $880.

We just bought our place on 10 acres back in September. I put in a new HVAC system,heat pump with propane backup. I'm questioning myself now whether I did the right thing. My only other option is all electric but that will require a complete redo of our system.