How Long Does Propane Last?

Posted: July 22, 2024

Exploring the fuel’s shelf life

We have all heard the saying “nothing lasts forever” and that is true for a lot of things in our lives. The food in our fridges eventually goes bad. The batteries we use to power all sorts of gadgets and appliances die. The clothes in our closets get worn out. For lack of a better word, most things ‘expire’. But this is actually not the case when it comes to propane.

A look at how long propane lasts

Your standard and traditional gasoline lasts about six months. After this period of time, its chemical properties change and it no longer burns properly. Diesel fuel has a similar shelf life. You can typically get about 18 months out of heating oil.

However, propane is different.

Believe it or not propane actually never expires. This is just one of the many reasons why it is so advantageous to both homeowners and business owners. You simply never have to worry about the fuel going bad or becoming less effective over time. So feel free to go ahead and have a plentiful supply of propane on hand at all times – it has no shelf life!

Additional benefits of propane

The fact that propane lasts virtually forever is not the only way propane customers can benefit from the fuel. The other benefits of using propane include:

• Versatility: Propane can be used to power and fuel quite a few things such as home heating systems, hot water systems, clothes dryers, grills, indoor cooking ranges, non-wood burning fireplaces, pool heaters, backup generators and fire pits. The fact that is it so versatile makes it very convenient as well.
• Safety: The propane industry is very strictly regulated. There are rules and guidelines that must be followed that help ensure a propane customer’s safety.
• Dependability: Since propane appliances don’t need power grids or electricity to run, you can rely on them working at all times – even if the power goes out!
• It is an environmentally friendly fuel: Propane happens to be non-toxic, clean burning and considered green. It has a lower carbon intensity than both diesel fuel and traditional gasoline and produces virtually no particulate matter.
• Efficiency: Propane-powered appliances operate more effectively than their counterparts. They can get their jobs done faster, which ends up saving customers money on utility costs.
• Accessibility: Since most of the propane that is used here in the United States is also made here in the United States, it is fairly easy to find when you need it. This also makes the fuel reasonably affordable, certainly more affordable than heating oil, diesel fuel and your standard gasoline.

Valley Propane has the propane you need

If you need propane for either your Montana home or business, Valley Propane can help! We offer propane deliveries all throughout Yellowstone, Treasure, Rosebud, Big Horn, Stillwater, Carbon, Sweet Grass and Musselshell Counties. On top of that, Valley Propane has the option of cylinder exchanges and refills as well.

We also sell and lease both aboveground and underground propane tanks and a member of our team can help you select the size tank that works best for you and your home.

Contact Valley Propane today to start receiving propane services that you can count on!