Posted: January 28, 2025

How the fuel is used within the industry

We count on retail businesses for the goods and services we need and want. Similarly to how we need some of these businesses for very basic things such as groceries, gas for our cars and clothes, most retail businesses need a type of fuel to help conduct operations. More and more companies are making commercial propane their fuel of choice. Let’s take a look at why.

What commercial propane can do for a retail business

There are plenty of ways that a retail business can use commercial propane, including:

• To power backup generators that are used to carry on operations if and when there is a blackout
• To power space heaters that are used for additional or supplemental heat purposes or for heating outdoor areas
• As a source of heat for stores and office spaces
• To warm water that is used by employees and customers
• To ignite gas logs, non-wood burning fireplaces, fire pits and other hearth products that you find in certain retail spaces

Clearly commercial propane is quite versatile. This provides convenience to any and all of its customers. On top of that commercial propane is accessible, safe, efficient, cost-effective and reliable.

Where else commercial propane is used

Thanks to its versatility commercial propane has many uses outside of the retail space as well. The energy source is commonly used in commercial office spaces, the construction industry, commercial kitchens, restaurants, the agricultural industry, hotels, hospitals, data centers, warehouses, distribution centers, schools, hotels, resorts, spas and assisted living facilities.

Finding the right size tank for your commercial propane

If you are planning on using commercial propane for your retail business or another type of business you will need to choose a tank. Propane tanks come in different sizes, ranging from 20 pounds to 2,000 gallons.

The size tank that your business needs depends on a few different factors, including where your business is located, what exactly you are using propane for and how much propane you anticipate using on a regular basis.

Businesses commonly use tanks that are anywhere from 33 pounds (these smaller sized cylinders are usually used to power forklifts) to 1,000 gallons (bigger tanks of this size are good for large commercial appliances, heating purposes and to fuel fleets of vehicles).

Come to Allied Propane for your commercial propane

Whether you need commercial propane for your Northern California retail business or you need it to warm your hotel’s pool, Allied Propane can help. In fact, we are the leading propane provider in the Northern California Bay Area!

Here is a look at the commercial propane services we offer our customers:

• Bulk fuel orders that can be delivered directly to your worksite
• A forklift cylinder exchange program
• Resale dispenser service
• On site safety training that teaches all employees how to properly handle and use propane and any propane-powered equipment
• Certified plumbing services, gas piping design and installation, trap wagons, vaporizers and additional industrial services

Contact Allied Propane today to partner with us on your company’s commercial propane needs.