Sunday, December 20, 2015

Propane Prices, Propane Tank Prices & Stocking Up

By Cath Buhr


Many people are concerned about preparing for upcoming emergencies. In some cases, you are prepping for a societal collapse, while others are worried about natural disasters and still others simply value the notion of being prepared for any eventuality. For these individuals, learning about off-grid fuel is important and this includes researching propane prices as well as propane tank prices.

Propane is a wonderful possibility for those wishing to lessen their dependence on society or the grid in general and propane is even a green fuel, so it's safe for the environment. Solar power is also a fuel option, but you do have to purchase batteries to store up the solar energy, so keep that in mind while researching alternative fuels. Still, both options are superior to natural gas or electricity from the grid because they are safer and you can stockpile the fuel. In addition, if the grid is compromised, you will still have the sun and, hopefully, a large supply of propane on hand.

One of your first considerations prior to buying propane is to search for propane tanks for sale. Propane tank prices vary by size and whether they are new or refurbished. A refurbished tank will cost less, but if it features new paint and new valves, this can last you for many years and save quite a bit of money. In some areas, you can even have your tank placed underground. Typically, only larger 500-gallon and 1,000-gallon propane tanks are buried, but if many people prefer it to having an above-ground tank. You also can consider if you wish to purchase more than one tank.

Stockpiling is always a good idea for the prepper, and this is true if you are stockpiling food, supplies or propane. Stockpiling is also a good idea for those who reside in an area that can be difficult to access during certain times of the year. A blizzard or severe storm can make it impossible for propane to be delivered, so having a large propane tank or tanks can be a great way to make sure that you will never run out of fuel.

Just about every day, propane prices change and the prices tend to move higher during the prime heating season. This season stretches from October until about March. If you fill up propane tanks in June, July or August, you tend to get better propane prices and will save money. If you plan on stockpiling, which is always advantageous, the time to act is when the propane prices are at their lowest.

When you begin looking around for propane tanks for sale and for a propane delivery service, be sure to select a propane company that sells only HD-5 propane. This is the most pure form of propane that you can purchase, and it burns more efficiently than HD-10 propane, which is often sold be propane companies. Be sure to also sign up for emails with your propane service so that you are aware of any drops in propane prices or special deals such discounts on propane tank prices.




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