What DCC Propane does

DCC Propane, LLC is a U.S. commercial and industrial propane distribution company and a subsidiary of DCC Energy, itself a division of Irish-listed conglomerate DCC plc. Operating as the seventh-largest propane supplier in the United States, the company runs a 21-state footprint built around 26 acquired local propane brands and serves more than 300,000 customers with a workforce of approximately 900 employees. Its headquarters are in Lisle, Illinois, and its commercial focus spans agriculture, aggregates and asphalt, automotive and transport, construction, dairies, data centers, forklifts, hospitality, manufacturing, mobile home parks, oil fields, retail, and wholesale.

The company delivers bulk propane, propane cylinders and refills, and ancillary equipment and services (tank installation, temporary heat, generators, and fuel conversions from oil, electric, and solid fuel). Its technology stack is dominated by physical delivery infrastructure and safety systems, with two notable proprietary components: the Safety F1rst™ safety program (standards exceeding government requirements) and the Autofill automatic delivery service, which monitors tank levels and schedules deliveries at approximately 30% capacity. DCC Propane also states it is developing new digital technology for customer experience.

DCC Propane generates revenue primarily through usage-based propane gallon sales (with location- and volume-sensitive pricing), supplemented by cylinder sales and refills and by professional services for equipment and conversions. Its go-to-market is sales-led, with quote-based direct customer engagement via website and phone, four regional directors covering the Midwest, East, Central, and South, and a recurring acquisition and partnership channel that brings local propane businesses and resellers into the DCC network.

Name

DCC Propane

Legal name

DCC Propane, LLC

Website

https://dccpropane.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

DCC Propane, LLC is the seventh-largest U.S. propane distributor, supplying bulk propane, cylinders, and fuel-conversion services to more than 300,000 commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers across 21 states via 26 acquired local brands, as a subsidiary of DCC plc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Propane Distribution

NAICS

Fuel Dealers (45721), Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710), Fuel Dealers (457210)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171), Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Propane (LP) Gas Line Installation & Conversion (HSAOAKAJ)

Keywords

• Propane fuel supply
• Commercial propane delivery
• Bulk propane distribution
• Industrial fuel services
• Propane autogas fuel

Headquarters

HQ city

Roberts

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Propane Sales: Core revenue from propane fuel sales to commercial, industrial, and residential customers. Pricing varies by location, market rates, and delivery volume. Customers include businesses across agriculture, construction, manufacturing, and other sectors.
2. Propane Cylinders and Refills: Sale and refilling of propane cylinders for commercial and industrial applications including forklifts and other equipment.
3. Equipment and Services: Wide range of services and equipment including tank installation, temporary heat, generators, and ongoing supply services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DCC Propane is the seventh-largest propane supplier in the United States, providing bulk propane fuel delivery, cylinder refills, autogas for fleets, commercial heating solutions, temporary heat installations, propane-powered generators, and fuel-conversion services (oil, electric, and solid fuel to propane) to commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers across 21 states under 26 local propane brands. The company also operates an Autofill service that monitors tank levels and schedules automatic deliveries when tanks reach approximately 30% capacity.

Product overview

DCC Propane is a propane energy company offering a comprehensive portfolio of propane fuel products and services for commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers. The core offering is bulk propane delivery and supply, supplemented by cylinder services, equipment solutions, and conversion services for businesses switching from other fuel sources. Services include supplier transitions, energy conversions (oil-to-propane, electric-to-propane, solid-fuel-to-propane), temporary heating equipment, generators, and autofill monitoring. The company operates across 21 states serving diverse industries including agriculture, construction, manufacturing, data centers, retail, and transportation with propane solutions for heating, power generation, vehicle fleets, and industrial processes. The portfolio is organized around industry-specific solutions and service offerings rather than a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Propane Delivery and Supply Bulk propane delivery and ongoing supply for commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers across 21 states, including scheduled delivery and Autofill monitoring.
• Propane Cylinders and Refills Sale and refilling of propane cylinders used in forklifts, portable commercial equipment, and other industrial applications.
• Propane for Vehicles (Autogas) Propane autogas fuel for fleet vehicles, school buses, trucks, forklifts, and other commercial vehicles, positioned as a lower-emission, cost-effective alternative to gasoline and diesel.
• Propane for Commercial Heating Propane supply and equipment solutions for commercial and industrial facility heating applications.
• Temporary Heat Installation Rental, installation, and supply of temporary propane heating equipment for construction sites and seasonal commercial heating needs.
• Generators Propane-powered generators sold and supplied to commercial and industrial customers for backup or primary power generation.
• Oil-to-Propane Conversion Conversion services that help commercial customers transition their heating or process equipment from oil to propane fuel.
• Solid-Fuel-to-Propane Conversion Conversion services that help commercial customers transition their heating or process equipment from solid fuels such as wood, coal, or charcoal to propane.
• Electric-to-Propane Conversion Conversion services that help commercial customers transition from electric heating or appliances to propane-powered alternatives.
• Autofill Service Automated propane delivery service that monitors tank fuel levels and schedules deliveries when tanks reach approximately 30% capacity, eliminating customer run-out risk.
• Switch Propane Supplier Service Onboarding service that manages the transition of commercial customers from their existing propane supplier to DCC Propane.
• Wholesale Propane Supply Wholesale large-volume propane supply sold to distributors, resellers, and other bulk buyers for redistribution or large-volume commercial consumption.

Quantifiable outcome

• 52% fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to grid-generated electricity
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments14 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DCC EnergycoreOthersDCC Propane, LLC is part of DCC Energy, which is part of DCC plc. This corporate structure provides the backing and resources of a large international energy organization.
• Neil & ParksminorOthersOne of the trusted partner brands displayed on DCC Propane's website, representing local propane operations under the DCC network.
• NeominorOthersPartner brand displayed on DCC Propane's website, representing a local propane company within the DCC network.
• RunningsminorOthersPartner brand displayed on DCC Propane's website, representing a local propane company within the DCC network.
• Berry TractorsminorOthersPartner brand displayed on DCC Propane's website, representing a local propane company within the DCC network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AmeriGas Propane: Largest U.S. propane retail distributor (now under Energy Transfer). Directly comparable to DCC Propane in product mix (bulk, cylinder, autogas), commercial/industrial customer focus, and multi-state delivery operations.
• Ferrellgas Partners: Publicly-traded U.S. propane retailer (NYSE: FGP) serving residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial customers nationwide. Closest direct peer in scale (~7th-10th largest) and customer mix to DCC Propane.
• Suburban Propane Partners: NYSE-listed propane, renewable propane, and fuel oil distributor serving ~1M customers across 40+ states. Direct peer in retail propane distribution with overlapping commercial and agricultural customer focus.
• Blossman Gas: Family-owned propane distributor serving the Southeast U.S. with similar commercial and residential focus. Comparable as a mid-size, multi-state regional propane retailer with installation/service offerings.
• ThompsonGas: Privately-held propane retailer operating across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Directly comparable in business model (bulk and cylinder delivery to commercial, agricultural, and residential customers) and acquisition-driven regional growth.
• Heritage Propane: Mid-Atlantic and Southeast propane retailer (now part of SHV Energy/U.S. Propane Holdings). Comparable in customer base (residential, commercial, autogas) and roll-up acquisition strategy.

Broad incumbents

• SHV Energy / U.S. Propane Holdings: Global LPG distributor (Dutch parent) operating U.S. brands including Blue Rhino and AmeriGas Cylinder Exchange. Comparable as a large multi-brand propane operator with greater international scale than DCC.
• CHS Inc. (Cenex): Large U.S. agricultural cooperative offering propane, refined fuels, and energy products to farm and rural customers. Comparable through farm propane supply and bulk fuel distribution to agricultural customers.
• Energy Transfer (parent of Energy Transfer Propane): Major U.S. midstream energy MLP that acquired AmeriGas. Comparable at parent level for capital availability and propane logistics integration, though broader in oil & gas midstream than DCC.

Regional players

• Pilot Travel Centers: Travel center operator with propane refueling at highway locations. Comparable in propane autogas/vehicle fueling segment, though distribution model differs (highway retail vs. DCC's commercial delivery focus).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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