Propane in Colorado (CO)

Propane usage and context in Colorado

Colorado's cold (especially at altitude) winters and high-altitude mountain character shape the role propane plays in the state. Propane is concentrated in rural mountain and Western Slope communities, ranches, and the state's substantial second-home stock, with much lower household penetration inside the Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder and Fort Collins metros where natural-gas distribution is dense.

Supply economics in Colorado are shaped by being from Wyoming, Montana, and Rockies fractionation. Retail propane in Colorado typically tracks near to slightly above the national price range published by the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey during the October–March heating season.

For a current, household-specific picture, request itemised quotes from several Colorado propane companies and compare per-gallon prices alongside tank rent, delivery fees and contract terms.

Propane companies with outlets in Colorado (CO)

All three major national propane companies operate in Colorado: AmeriGas, Suburban Propane and Ferrellgas. Regional and specialty operators serving the state include Cenex (CHS) (the farmer cooperative has strong Eastern Plains presence). Beyond these, local independents and farmer cooperatives serve the long tail of rural addresses — often beating the nationals on price for high-volume customers.

Build a shortlist of three to four dealers serving your address — one national, one regional, one local — and compare itemised quotes. See how to select a propane company and getting quotes.

The Colorado propane industry and regulations

The Colorado Propane Gas Association represents propane marketers operating in Colorado, coordinates training under the NPGA / PERC Certified Employee Training Program, and advocates on state regulatory matters.

State-level LP gas oversight in Colorado sits with the Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Oil and Public Safety, which licenses dealers, inspects installations, and enforces NFPA 58 as adopted in Colorado Revised Statutes Title 8, Article 20, Part 4 (LPG rules). Federal DOT and OSHA rules layer on top of state requirements. For run-out and emergency procedures see what to do if you smell gas and running out of propane.

Frequently asked questions

Who has the cheapest propane in Colorado?

There is no single cheapest dealer — pricing is set account-by-account based on tank size, fill volume, contract type and route density. Get itemised quotes from at least three dealers (one national, one regional, one local independent) and compare on all-in annual cost rather than headline gallon rate.

What is the current propane price in Colorado?

Heading into the heating season, the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes regional and state-where-available averages every Monday from October through March. Colorado typically prices in near to slightly above the national range. See current US propane prices.

Does Colorado have an anti-fill law?

Anti-fill statutes (which constrain dealer lock-in via mandatory disclosure, capped pickup fees, or right to purchase a leased tank) exist in roughly 10-15 US states. Check with the Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Oil and Public Safety or the state attorney general consumer protection division for the current rules in Colorado.

Going further

• All US state propane pages
• All propane companies
• How to select a propane company
• Getting quotes
• Current US propane prices
• Propane tank sizes
• Safety regulations