With CCP virus restrictions forcing bars and restaurants to seat customers outside in the winter, many are scrambling to nab erratic supplies of propane that fuel space heaters they’re relying on more than ever to keep people comfortable in the cold.
Propane long has been a lifeline for people who live in places too remote to get natural gas piped to their homes for heat, hot water, and cooking. This winter, 5-gallon (18-liter) propane tanks have proven a new necessity for urban businesses, too, especially in places like the Rocky Mountains, where the sun often takes the edge off the chill and people still enjoy gathering on patios when the heaters are roaring.
