Buying propane for your barbecue by volume

Buying propane for your barbecue by volume (infographic)
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How is propane sold by volume?

The seller uses a certified meter to measure the volume in litres of propane added to an empty or partially empty barbecue tank. The price you pay is equal to the number of litres of propane put in your tank times the price per litre.

Refill process

  • The attendant attaches the hose and fills the tank, usually while it’s on a scale.
  • The attendant or the overfill prevention device inside the tank stops the filling process when the tank is full.
  • The volume of propane added to your tank is displayed in litres on the propane meter.
  • The attendant gives you a written or printed statement of the volume in litres of propane added to your tank.

If you think you have received an inaccurate measurement, you should first attempt to resolve the issue with the seller. If you’re unable to resolve the issue, you can file a complaint with us.

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