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Cheapest Propane Refill Near You: 2026 Retailer Ranking

We can't tell you which is cheapest at your exact location - prices vary. But we can rank the retailers nationally by typical price, so you know which to check first.

National Ranking: Cheapest to Most Expensive

1
CostcoCheapest
Cheapest by far. Requires warehouse membership ($65/yr). Call ahead - not all warehouses carry it.
$13-15
20lb tank
$2.80-$3.00/gal
2
Near-identical to Costco pricing. East Coast heavy. Requires BJ's membership.
$13-15
20lb tank
$2.90-$3.10/gal
3
U-HaulMost Accessible
1,400+ locations, 7 days/week, no membership. Best option for non-members. RV-friendly.
$14-19
20lb tank
$3.00-$4.00/gal
4
By-the-gallon billing, no minimum, no fees. 2,200+ stores, strong rural coverage. Accepts 30lb and 100lb tanks.
$17-19
20lb tank
$3.79-$4.15/gal
5
Ace Hardware
Varies by franchise. Check locally. Often convenient in smaller towns.
$18-21
20lb tank
$3.80-$4.50/gal
6
Blue Rhino/AmeriGas exchange only at most locations - not true refill. 15lb short-fill.
~$20 (15lb)
20lb tank
~$5.30 equiv/gal
7
Most expensive. Only for urgent need or if you don't own a tank. 15lb short-fill.
$22-25 (15lb)
20lb tank
~$5.33 equiv/gal

How to Find the Cheapest Refill Near You: 3 Steps

1
Check if you have a Costco or BJ's membership

If yes, use their fuel station locator. Costco: costco.com/propane. BJ's: bjs.com. These are almost always the cheapest option. Call ahead to confirm the fuel station carries propane - not all warehouses do.

2
Check U-Haul for the nearest pay-at-pump station

uhpropane.com/locations shows all 1,400+ U-Haul propane locations. No membership required, open 7 days a week. Best non-membership option for most users. U-Haul locations are also RV-friendly with drive-up access.

3
Check Tractor Supply for rural or suburban refill

tractorsupply.com/tsc/catalog/propane - select 'propane refill' under services filter. TSC has 2,200+ stores with strong rural coverage. By-the-gallon billing, no minimum, no fees. Accept 20lb, 30lb, and 100lb tanks.

Is a Costco Membership Worth It Just for Propane?

Refills/yearSaved vs local station ($5/refill)Net after $65 membership
6$30-$35
10$50-$15
13$65+$0
20$100+$35
25$125+$60

Break-even at 13 refills/year. Most BBQ users who grill weekly in season do 15-25 refills/year - easily worthwhile, plus the rest of Costco's membership value.

FAQ

Where is the cheapest place to get a propane refill?⌄
Costco and BJ's at $2.80-$3.10/gallon are typically cheapest but require membership. U-Haul at $3.00-$4.00/gallon is the best no-membership option at 1,400+ locations. Check Costco/BJ's first if you have a membership, then U-Haul, then Tractor Supply.
Is Costco propane cheaper than Tractor Supply?⌄
Yes, consistently. Costco charges $2.80-$3.00/gallon vs Tractor Supply at $3.79-$4.15/gallon. For a 20lb tank, the difference is $4-6 per refill. At 10 refills per year, Costco saves you $40-60 - enough to offset much of the $65 annual membership.
Is a Costco membership worth it just for propane?⌄
Break-even is about 13 refills per year (saving $5 each vs local prices). Regular BBQ grilling (15-25 refills/year) makes it worthwhile on propane alone. Combined with other Costco savings, the membership almost always pays for itself many times over.
Does U-Haul refill propane tanks?⌄
Yes. U-Haul has a pay-at-the-pump propane network at 1,400+ locations, open 7 days a week. $3.00-$4.00/gallon, no membership required. It's the most accessible option for non-members. RV-friendly with drive-up access at most locations.

Regional note: Northeast users typically pay 30% more than Gulf Coast due to transport costs and heating demand. If you're in Massachusetts, New York, or Connecticut, expect prices at the high end of each retailer's range. See regional pricing breakdown.

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Updated 30 April 2026