U-Haul Introduces Propane Delivery Across Greater Los Angeles
U-Haul has launched 'Propane to Your Door' delivery service across Greater Los Angeles, covering 216 zip codes. The service allows customers to order full 20-pound propane tanks online for home or business delivery with scheduled delivery dates. Customers can exchange empty tanks for full cylinders at a $30 per tank discount.
This marks Los Angeles as the first market for U-Haul's propane delivery initiative, with plans to expand to other U.S. and Canadian locations. The company, which has been the leading U.S. propane retailer since 1987, currently offers propane services at over 1,200 company-owned stores, including RV and food truck refills, safety inspections, and autogas infrastructure for alternative-fuel vehicles.
U-Haul ha lanciato il servizio di consegna 'Propano a Casa Tua' in tutta Greater Los Angeles, coprendo 216 codici postali. Il servizio consente ai clienti di ordinare bombole di propano da 20 libbre online per la consegna a domicilio o per le aziende, con date di consegna programmate. I clienti possono scambiare bombole vuote con cilindri pieni con uno sconto di $30 per bombola.
Questo segna Los Angeles come il primo mercato per l'iniziativa di consegna del propano di U-Haul, con piani di espansione in altre località degli Stati Uniti e del Canada. L'azienda, che è il principale rivenditore di propano negli Stati Uniti dal 1987, offre attualmente servizi di propano in oltre 1.200 negozi di proprietà, inclusi rifornimenti per camper e camion di cibo, ispezioni di sicurezza e infrastrutture di autogas per veicoli a combustibile alternativo.
U-Haul ha lanzado el servicio de entrega 'Propano a Tu Puerta' en Greater Los Angeles, cubriendo 216 códigos postales. El servicio permite a los clientes pedir tanques de propano de 20 libras en línea para entrega a domicilio o a negocios, con fechas de entrega programadas. Los clientes pueden intercambiar tanques vacíos por cilindros llenos con un descuento de $30 por tanque.
Esto marca a Los Ángeles como el primer mercado para la iniciativa de entrega de propano de U-Haul, con planes de expandirse a otras ubicaciones en EE. UU. y Canadá. La compañía, que ha sido el principal minorista de propano en EE. UU. desde 1987, actualmente ofrece servicios de propano en más de 1,200 tiendas propias, incluyendo recargas para vehículos recreativos y camiones de comida, inspecciones de seguridad e infraestructura de autogas para vehículos de combustible alternativo.
U-Haul는 Greater Los Angeles 전역에서 '집으로 가는 프로판' 배달 서비스를 시작했습니다. 이 서비스는 고객이 집이나 사업체로 배달되는 20파운드 프로판 통을 온라인으로 주문할 수 있도록 하며, 배달 날짜를 예약할 수 있습니다. 고객은 빈 통을 가득 찬 실린더로 교환할 수 있으며, 통당 $30의 할인 혜택을 받을 수 있습니다.
이번 서비스는 U-Haul의 프로판 배달 이니셔티브의 첫 번째 시장으로 로스앤젤레스를 지정하였으며, 향후 미국 및 캐나다의 다른 지역으로 확장할 계획입니다. 1987년부터 미국의 주요 프로판 소매업체인 이 회사는 현재 1,200개 이상의 자사 매장에서 프로판 서비스를 제공하고 있으며, RV 및 푸드 트럭 재충전, 안전 점검, 대체 연료 차량을 위한 오토가스 인프라를 포함하고 있습니다.
U-Haul a lancé le service de livraison 'Propane à votre porte' dans tout Greater Los Angeles, couvrant 216 codes postaux. Ce service permet aux clients de commander des bouteilles de propane de 20 livres en ligne pour une livraison à domicile ou pour les entreprises, avec des dates de livraison programmées. Les clients peuvent échanger des bouteilles vides contre des cylindres pleins avec une remise de 30 $ par bouteille.
Cela fait de Los Angeles le premier marché pour l'initiative de livraison de propane de U-Haul, avec des plans d'expansion vers d'autres emplacements aux États-Unis et au Canada. L'entreprise, qui est le principal détaillant de propane aux États-Unis depuis 1987, propose actuellement des services de propane dans plus de 1 200 magasins détenus, y compris le remplissage de camping-cars et de camions de nourriture, des inspections de sécurité et une infrastructure d'autogaz pour les véhicules à carburant alternatif.
U-Haul hat den Lieferservice 'Propangas zu Ihnen nach Hause' in Greater Los Angeles gestartet, der 216 Postleitzahlen abdeckt. Der Service ermöglicht es Kunden, online volle 20-Pfund-Propantanks für die Lieferung nach Hause oder an Unternehmen zu bestellen, mit geplanten Lieferterminen. Kunden können leere Tanks gegen volle Zylinder mit einem Rabatt von 30 US-Dollar pro Tank eintauschen.
Dies macht Los Angeles zum ersten Markt für die Propanlieferungsinitiative von U-Haul, mit Plänen zur Expansion in andere Standorte in den USA und Kanada. Das Unternehmen, das seit 1987 der führende Propan-Händler in den USA ist, bietet derzeit Propandienste in über 1.200 eigenen Geschäften an, darunter Nachfüllungen für Wohnmobile und Foodtrucks, Sicherheitsinspektionen und Autogas-Infrastruktur für alternative Kraftfahrzeuge.
- New revenue stream through propane delivery service
- Geographic expansion potential across U.S. and Canada
- Leverages existing infrastructure of 1,200+ propane locations
- Competitive pricing strategy with $30 exchange discount
- initial market coverage (Los Angeles only)
- Service restricted to 20-pound tanks only
Insights
U-Haul's launch of propane delivery services across Greater Los Angeles represents a strategic diversification effort that leverages the company's existing infrastructure while targeting a steady revenue stream separate from its cyclical moving business.
The propane retail market in the U.S. is estimated at $10-12 billion annually, with residential and commercial uses accounting for approximately 40% of consumption. By expanding from in-store refills to direct delivery across 216 zip codes, U-Haul is targeting the convenience-oriented segment of this market while building on its 37-year history in propane retailing.
This service introduction is particularly well-timed as propane demand has shown resilience even during economic downturns, providing a potential hedge against fluctuations in U-Haul's core moving business. The company's existing network of over 1,200 propane-selling locations creates significant operational synergies, allowing for efficient inventory management and distribution logistics that smaller competitors cannot match.
The $30 per tank exchange discount strategy serves dual purposes: it creates a compelling value proposition for customers while ensuring a continuous flow of returnable assets, reducing long-term equipment costs. This closed-loop system mirrors successful models in other subscription-based delivery services.
While this initiative won't dramatically move the needle on UHAL's $12.7 billion market cap immediately, the planned expansion to other North American markets signals a meaningful growth vector. Assuming modest market penetration of 3-5% in served markets and an average annual customer value of $150-200, this could represent a $75-125 million annual revenue opportunity at scale.
For investors, this development highlights management's focus on extracting additional value from existing assets while building more predictable revenue streams. The relatively low capital expenditure required for this expansion compared to new store openings makes this an efficient use of resources with potentially attractive returns on invested capital.
U-Haul Propane Delivery to Your Door is now available to residents and businesses in 216 zip codes across
“Propane to Your Door” full tank delivery is now available to 216 zip codes across Greater L.A. Place orders online at uhaul.com/propane/delivery.
U-Haul propane delivery lets customers order their desired number of full 20-pound tanks and have them brought to their home or business on a scheduled date of their choosing.
Customers can also exchange an empty 20-pound tank for each full cylinder they purchase and receive a
“After listening to our customers and business partners, we recognize the need for convenient propane delivery to accommodate their busy schedules,” stated Scott Johnson, U-Haul Propane Manager. “Our Propane to Your Door service will help the people of
Since 1987, U-Haul has been the leading
U-Haul offers a variety of tanks, gauges and grilling accessories right at the propane pump, where certified technicians perform free safety inspections on every tank. In addition to filling barbecue tanks, U-Haul welcomes RVs and food trucks for propane refills. U-Haul technicians have experience filling a multitude of tank sizes including ASME tanks, 100-pound tanks and forklift tanks. U-Haul also boasts the largest autogas infrastructure in
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Celebrating our 80th anniversary in 2025, U-Haul is the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers with more than 23,000 rental locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. The U-Haul app makes it easy for customers to use U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 to access trucks anytime through the self-dispatch and -return options on their smartphones with our patented Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to 193,100 trucks, 138,700 trailers and 40,200 towing devices. U-Haul is the third largest self-storage operator in
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Jeff Lockridge
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com
Phone: 602-760-4941
Website: uhaul.com
Source: U-Haul Holding Company
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