Member perks & pricing
Super low rates. Transparent pricing. Unmatched Service.
Today's rates:
Why our pricing rocks
We buy big, you save bigger.
Our propane pricing harnesses collective buying power to unlock exclusive, below-market rates for our Members.
No secrets, just savings.
Our propane rates are based on a fixed price added to the fluctuating wholesale rate—steady pricing, no hidden surprises.
See exactly what you pay.
We keep it simple and transparent: rate changes are published real-time, so you always know what to expect.
Choose your service, choose your savings
Keep full / routed service
InterState monitors your usage and delivers propane when needed.
Will-call service
You monitor your tank and call InterState when you wish to refill.
Price added to wholesale rate - residential
Wholesale source: San Francisco BPN as posted by DGS.CA.GOV
$0.89
$1.19
Price added to wholesale rate - commercial
Wholesale source: San Francisco BPN as posted by DGS.CA.GOV
$0.80
N/A
Delivery fees
$0
$10.95
Free tank monitoring
Leased tanks
Customer owned tanks
Residential service
Commerical service
Delivery requirements
None
100 gallon delivery;
2 week notice required
Choose your service, choose your savings.
Keep full / routed service
InterState monitors your usage and delivers propane when needed.- Price over wholesale propane rate: $0.89
Wholesale source: San Francisco BPN as posted by DGS.CA.GOV - Delivery fees: $0
- Free tank monitoring
- Leased tanks
- Customer owned tanks
- Residential service
- Commerical service
- Requirements: None
OR
Will-call service
You monitor your tank and call InterState when you wish to refill.- Price over wholesale propane rate: $1.19
Wholesale source: San Francisco BPN as posted by DGS.CA.GOV - Delivery fees: $10.95
- Free tank monitoring
- Leased tanks
- Customer owned tanks
- Residential service
- Commerical service
- Requirements: 100 gallon delivery; 2 week notice required
Premium perks, on the house
As a Member of The Propane Collective, you enjoy premium services at no extra charge.
Free Tank Monitoring
No more guessing on fuel levels! Our remote tank monitors send data directly to InterState’s system, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries.
- No monitoring fees for Members
- Available for both leased and customer-owned tanks
Free Installation: Leased Tanks
Getting started is easy! InterState will install your leased tank, transfer fuel from your old tank, and set it aside for pickup.
- Note: Your old tank should be at or below 30% before we begin the transfer.
Free Leak Test: Customer-Owned Tanks
We’ll ensure your safety by conducting a complimentary leak test before we begin service on your customer-owned tank.
Wallet-friendly fees
Keep your wallet happy — low fees, no hidden charges, no strings attached.
| The Propane Collective | Others | |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery fees | ||
| Routed/Keep-full delivery-rated fees | $0 | up to $27 |
| Will-call delivery-rated fees | $10.95 | up to $33 |
| Equipment rental fees | ||
| 120 gallon tank | $50 / year | up to $125 / year |
| 250 gallon tank | $35 / year | up to $150 / year |
| 499 gallon tank | $50 / year | up to $175 / year |
| Dedicated generator tank | $150 / year | up to $250 / year |
| Propane monitoring system | FREE | up to $60 + $150 install |
| Tank installation fees | ||
| Installation + transfer of existing propane | FREE | up to $150 |
| Initial leak test - customer owned tanks | FREE | up to $150 |
| Cancellation fees | ||
| Tank pickup | N/A | up to $300 |
| Service dispatch for tank pickup | N/A | up to $120 |
| Early termination fees | N/A | up to $150 |
| Total cancellation fees | N/A | up to $570 |
| Membership fees | ||
| Residential | $49 / year | N/A |
| Commercial | $89 / year | N/A |
The rest of the story
Minimum Usage Requirements (as of 5/15/26)
- Customer owned tanks:
- 200 gallons per year
- 200 gallons per year
- Residential leased tanks:
- 100 – 494 gallon tanks: 300 gallons per year
(If minimum is not met, Member will be offered our “Low Usage Rate” of +$0.30 / gallon.) - 495 – 575 gallon tanks: 500 gallons per year
- 576 – 1,200 gallon tanks: 1,000 gallons per year
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- 100 – 494 gallon tanks: 300 gallons per year
- Commercial Leased tanks:
- 500 gallons per year minimum usage
- If minimums are not met, customer may be moved to residential plan
If you lease multiple tanks at one location, the requirement is based on your total combined usage. For example, 600 gallons across two 250-gallon tanks meets the requirement.
Price Adjustments
The propane price margins are fixed through 12/31/25. After that, starting 1/1/26, our margin may be adjusted slightly each year to reflect changing conditions:
- The margin may decrease if the Collective grows beyond projections.
- The margin may increase if business conditions change.
- Any price change will be capped at a 5-cent increase per year during our 5-year contract period, ending 12/31/28.
- Both The Propane Collective and InterState must provide justification and jointly agree to any price adjustments.
Length of Term
- Our contract with InterState Propane runs through 12/31/28
- If our contract is not renewed, we have a 1-year grace period to find a new supplier, ending 12/31/29.
- Members are NOT committed to the contract. If you wish to end service for any reason, there are no early-termination penalties.
Credit Requirements
- Credit Application: Required for all customers.
- Net 30-day terms with credit approval.
- Payment options for approved credit: Check, credit/debit card, or EFT (electronic funds transfer).
- Payment options for non-approved credit: EFT (electronic funds transfer) or pre-payment.