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With that expansion, your propane tank needs room to allow for it. Thatʼs where the 80/20 rule for propane safety comes in. If you have a 500 gallon propane tank, it can only be filled to 400 gallons, or 80 percent of the tank. That 20 percent of empty space in your tank is the room for expansion of propane gas.

Cons of Propane Heating Fuel availability and storage. One of the downsides of propane heating is the need for a propane tank to store the fuel. Upfront installation costs. Propane heating systems can be more expensive to compared to electric heating systems. Carbon monoxide risk. Price volatility.

You may transport up to 1,000 pounds of propane in the back of an open pickup truck or trailer. However, the propane cylinders must still be transported in the vertical and upright position. Anything more than 1000 lbs. would require placarding.

Retail Sales: Gross profit margins on retail propane sales typically range from 30% to 50%. This includes selling propane to residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. Wholesale Sales: If youʼre selling propane in bulk to other businesses or resellers, the margins tend to be lower, usually around 10% to 20%.

Our Propane Service and Delivery Technicians hold a CDL license with hazmat, air brakes and tanker endorsements. To obtain this license you need to pass 4 individual tests; Class A or B CDL (which includes air brakes), Tanker Endorsement and Hazmat Endorsement.

If your tank falls below 20 percent full and we get a sudden, deep freeze, you could run out of propane faster than you think. Donʼt worry. There are things we suggest you do so that you never run out of propane. First, call Great Valley Propane (GVP) to schedule a propane delivery.

Cost-Effective Installation and Maintenance Investing in propane infrastructure is not only beneficial for the long term but also cost-effective in the short term. Propane appliances are known for their easy installation, requiring minimal modifications to the existing home infrastructure.

The 80% fill rule is a preventative safety measure against the fluctuations that happen inside a tank. Propane, like water, will expand when heat is added to it.

Generally, tank recertification needs to be done between 5 and 12 years based on the date of manufacture, and includes visual defects and other factors as well. Larger tanks may also need to be recertified, but through a different process.

Inventory Purchase ComponentEstimated Initial Investment Propane Tanks Refills $20,000 - $40,000 Storage Facilities $15,000 - $25,000 Safety Equipment $5,000 - $10,000 Inventory Management Systems $8,000 - $12,000 Apr 4, 2025