Delaware Propane Laws and Incentives

State Laws and Regulations

Alternative Fuel Tax Exemption

Taxes imposed on alternative fuels used in official vehicles for the U.S. or any Delaware state governmental agency, including volunteer fire and rescue companies, are waived. Additionally, alternative fuel retailers must obtain a fuel supplier's license from the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), and operators or owners of vehicles using alternative fuel must obtain either a special fuel user's license from DelDOT or pay the special fuel tax. (Reference Delaware Code Title 30, Chapter 51, Subchapter II)

Utilities/Private Incentives

Propane Infrastructure Assistance and Fuel Rate Reduction - Boulden Propane

Boulden Propane provides fueling equipment and training to propane vehicle operators at no cost on a case-by-case basis. Boulden Propane also offers a $0.15 per gallon on-site fuel discount to fleets using propane to operate their vehicles.

Propane Infrastructure Assistance and Fuel Rate Reduction - SchagrinGAS

SchagrinGAS provides propane tanks, pumps, and meters at no cost to customers on a case-by-case basis. SchagrinGAS offers a 10% discount on propane to fleets that use the fuel to operate their vehicles.