I've always lived in town with natural gas. I moved to the country in Sept. with propane heat, stove, water heater. The tank was filled in Sept. The propane co. automatically checks the level when they're in the area. Since then, I've had 2 fill-ups, 160 gal in Jan. at $2.53/gal, last week, 268 gal. at $3.63--$1450 total. Heat is at 62 while I'm at work and at night. 69 when I'm home and I'm still cold, even though I wear longjohns and a sweatshirt. I have a small electric space heater for my sewing room--at least I'm comfortable in there.