Heller's Gas

Name

Heller's Gas

Legal name

Heller's Gas, Inc.

Website

https://hellersgas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Propane Distribution Services

NAICS

Natural Gas Distribution (221210), Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710)

SIC

Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Fuel, Propane & Energy Supply for Farms (Retailer-Operated) (AFABAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Green Gas / RNG Retail Programs & Claims Marketing (EUAAADAG), NGL/LPG Storage & Fractionation Terminals (TLAGAKAE)

Keywords

• Propane delivery services
• Propane tank monitoring
• Residential propane supply
• Commercial propane distribution
• Automatic fuel delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Berwick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Propane Sales and Delivery: Core revenue from propane delivery to residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. Revenue generated from per-delivery propane volume charges plus delivery fees where applicable.
2. Tank Monitoring Service: Monthly subscription service for remote tank monitoring. Equipment provided at no cost; customers pay a recurring fee for the monitoring service.
3. Tank Rental (No Fee Model): Company-owned tanks provided at no rental fee when minimum annual usage requirements are met. Generates revenue through propane consumption rather than separate tank rental charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Heller's Gas supplies and delivers propane to residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers across Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia through 12 branch locations and a fleet-based delivery operation. The company complements propane delivery with remote tank monitoring (equipment provided free with a paid monthly monitoring service), automatic delivery scheduling, portable propane tank refills via Grill 'N Fill events, and 24/7 emergency service, all accessible through the MyFuelPortal web portal and iOS/Android mobile app.

Product overview

Heller's Gas is a family-owned propane delivery and service company operating since 1941. The company offers a unified portfolio of propane products centered around residential, commercial, and agricultural delivery services, supplemented by technology-enabled offerings including tank monitoring and customer account management through the MyFuelPortal platform and mobile app. The core offering consists of propane delivery (both scheduled and on-demand), which integrates with the tank monitoring service for automated delivery scheduling. Additional services include automatic delivery, emergency service, portable tank refills, and a referral rewards program. The company serves customers throughout Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Grill 'N Fill: Customer appreciation events and grill tank refill services

Products and services

• Residential Propane Delivery Propane delivery service for homeowners, providing reliable fuel supply for residential home heating, hot water, cooking, fireplaces, and backup generators across Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
• Commercial Propane Delivery Propane delivery service for businesses, restaurants, factories, commercial facilities, and agricultural operations, providing continuous fuel supply for commercial and industrial operations in Heller's Gas's Northeast/Mid-Atlantic service territory.
• Propane Refills for Portable Use Tanks Refill service for portable propane tanks, including grill tanks and other portable applications, made available through Heller's Gas branches and Grill 'N Fill customer appreciation events.
• Propane Tank Monitoring Service Remote tank monitoring subscription service in which Heller's Gas provides monitoring equipment at no upfront cost and charges a recurring monthly fee to track propane tank levels, enabling automatic delivery scheduling and eliminating the need for customers to manually check gauges.

Quantifiable outcome

• Propane produces 43% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than equivalent electricity from the grid
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National Propane Gas AssociationminorOthersHeller's Gas is a member of the National Propane Gas Association, an organization that works to boost propane safety and promote propane as a clean, reliable fuel source. Membership indicates industry standing and commitment to propane industry standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Suburban Propane Partners: Public retail propane distributor with strong Northeast US presence. Closely comparable to Heller's in customer mix (residential, commercial, agricultural), delivery-driven model, and propane tank monitoring offerings.
• Paraco Gas: Family-owned propane retailer serving the Northeast US including New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Highly comparable to Heller's in regional focus, family ownership heritage, residential/commercial/agricultural mix, and tank-monitoring investment.
• Ferrellgas Partners: Public retail propane distributor serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers across the US. Comparable to Heller's in core offering (propane delivery), Blue Rhino exchange program, and tank-monitoring solutions.
• ThompsonGas: Regional propane retailer serving the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic US. Comparable to Heller's in retail propane delivery, residential and agricultural customer focus, and multi-branch operating model.
• County Propane: Regional propane distributor serving parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast US. Comparable to Heller's as a retail propane supplier with residential and agricultural customers and multi-branch operations in similar geographies.
• Sharp Energy: Regional propane retailer focused on the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast US. Comparable to Heller's as a multi-state retail propane distributor with residential and commercial delivery, automatic delivery programs, and customer tank monitoring.
• Blue Flame Gas: Regional propane and propane-appliance retailer serving Mid-Atlantic customers. Comparable to Heller's in residential and commercial propane delivery, fireplace and heating focus, and local-branch service model.
• Eastern Propane: Regional retail propane distributor serving the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast US. Comparable to Heller's in residential and commercial propane delivery, automatic delivery, and family-/locally-operated positioning.

Broad incumbents

• AmeriGas Propane: The largest US retail propane distributor with a national footprint. Comparable to Heller's as a direct propane retailer serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers, but operates at far greater scale and brand breadth across all 50 states.

Others

• National Propane Gas Association: US propane industry trade association of which Heller's is a member. Not a competitor, but a peer in the sense of being a relevant industry ecosystem participant that sets safety standards and advocates for propane versus competing fuels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@hellersgas
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Xx.com/hellersgasinc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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