Re: [VAL] Re: LP retailers

[William Kerfoot <wkerfoot@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Alan,

What I have seen in the past is a per gallon charge with a minimum, 
which usually equals a BBQ tank size.  I check before filling and try 
and find a per gallon with no minimum retailer, or better yet find a 
propane distributor, most open Mon-Fri but some open on Sat.  They have 
knowledgeable people and the prices are usually good.

The minimum price may have to do with the time it takes an employee to 
fill the tank, no self service.  I doubt that there is a regulation 
regarding only charging by the unit.  Gas stations could do the same but 
unless everyone did they would not get much business.  And there is self 
service, except for Oregon and I think New Jersey,.

Bill Kerfoot
WBCCI/VAC #5223
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon
1977 Lincoln Continental
1979 23' Airstream Safari
Orange, CA

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