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What You Need To Know Before Buying Costco's Propane Tanks By Rolland Judd Aug. 14, 2025 5:20 pm EST
If you grill as often as I do (and you're on team gas grill), you probably know the easiest way to avoid the hassle of figuring out how to finish grilling when you run out of propane is to simply buy a spare tank. It requires shelling out the roughly $80 to $90 that many retailers sell 30-pound tanks for; but hey, you get peace of mind every time you fire up the grill. However, savvy Costco shoppers have discovered they can purchase the same sized tank for just over $70. It seems like a no-brainer to save some coinage by purchasing it at the discount warehouse, but there is a catch.
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