Propane Pre-Buy ordering is open from August 11-September 15, 2026!
Buy in advance to save! Propane prices typically go up over the winter, when demand is high. Over the summer, we place a bulk propane order at a lower rate, and we pass those savings through to our members through Propane Pre-Buy.
On August 11, we’ll send an email to all Consolidated Propane members that includes your Pre-Buy use from the past two years (if you participated) to help you determine how many gallons to purchase. We will also open up the order form here on our website and provide more instructions. When we receive your payment, the gallons you ordered will be locked in at our Pre-Buy rate.
Pre-Buy FAQs
What if your propane rate goes down after Pre-Buy begins?
We’ll match it! The goal of our Pre-Buy program is to help you save money, so you will always get our best available rate on your Pre-Buy gallons.
How do I place my order?
We no longer send order forms in the mail, but you can still order over the phone or in person with help from our team! Just call us at 800-421-5863, stop by our Mount Gilead office Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., or schedule an appointment with a team member at our Delaware office.
Will my deliveries change if I participate in Pre-Buy?
No! If you are on will-call delivery before Pre-Buy begins, you will stay on will-call delivery unless you contact us to request a change.
When will I receive my Pre-Buy gallons?
For members on keep-full (automatic) and will-call delivery, Pre-Buy applies to any deliveries made between October 1 and March 31. For members with metered service, the Pre-Buy season encompasses our billing months of October-April.
If you use up your Pre-Buy gallons before the season ends, we will bill any additional gallons at our market rate. If you have gallons left over after the season ends, your remaining funds will stay on your account as a credit.
