Many customers typically lock in their winter propane payments based on projections during the summer, ... you can sometimes get a better price to fill an empty tank," he said.

Owning a tank can save money but leaves the responsibility for upkeep on the customer. Propane prices are not regulated in Michigan, but the MPSC still monitors the market for irregularities.

The MPSC advises Michigan's propane users to lock in contracts now for potential savings as prices could rise later. Pre-buy and budget plans can help manage costs. Skip Navigation ...

He's nearly out of propane -- the fuel used to heat and cook at his newly-built Cape Cod house -- but says he can't get anyone to refill the propane tank. That's due to a heated dispute about who ...

Determining propane pricing for next winter is a guessing game in the summer. But if the yearly trend is any indication, customers can expect another significant increase. The average residential ...