Propane Facts
Safe
Propane is safe. Whether delivered by pipeline, rail, or over-the-road, all propane transportation is regulated under the authority of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) through the agency’s stringent Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations.
Cost-effective
Propane burns cleaner, delivering more BTUs, resulting in higher efficiency. Propane furnaces can be up to 95% more efficient, and propane water heaters can reach 98% efficiency. Higher efficiency saves you money!
Versatile
Almost any appliance in and around your home can be powered by propane, from space heaters to efficient fireplaces, stoves, ovens, cooktops, and even clothing washers and dryers.
Clean & Green
Propane burns significantly more cleanly than other fossil fuels. It doesn’t spill, pool, or leave a residue. Propane emits fewer greenhouse gases, less than half the amount associated with electricity, and has far less impact to the environment than coal-powered electricity. According to the US EPA, propane grills are over 100 times more environmentally friendly than charcoal grills!
Market Pricing Can Be Unpredictable
Transparency is Our Promise!
Propane is a commodity traded on public markets.
Wholesale pricing can be volatile. The price we pay for our supply can change daily.
We use the industry standard benchmark Mont Belvieu wholesale price to closely track overall propane price changes and trends over time.
Over the past two years, we have seen propane prices increase dramatically, and we expect there to be continued volatility in the market.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU
We promise fair & transparent pricing of our propane for your home.
When our costs change, you will experience the same changes we experience. We try to keep your costs down (and stay competitive) by projecting market trends over time. You can always be certain you are getting a fair price for your propane when you work with H.J. Poist.
