Summary of propane prices

Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:24:37 -0500
From: Bill Prentice
Subject: Propane prices

Thanks to everyone who responded to my inquiry about propane prices.  Here is a summary of what people told me. I have includes ONLY reports  of “past week” deliveries, given the speed at which prices change.  Also please note that I DID NOT validate these figures with the  vendors… Simply reporting to you what was reported to me by
Chatlisters.
Jenkins $2.79
Blossman $2.79
Payne $2.849
Cooper $2.949

Also, one Chatlister reported that Cooper (perhaps others as well?)  sells at a significant discount if you own your own tank. Again,  unconfirmed by me.

Most interesting to me was a link forwarded to me, below, that lists  wholesale and retail prices for fuel oil and propane. While grocers  typically work on a markup of 25% or less, gas distributors are  enjoying nearly four times that markup!

http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/dnav/pet/PET_PRI_WFR_DCUS_SNC_W.htm

Thanks again for eveyone contributing. It’s been educational!