Legal Question in Consumer Law in New Jersey
I have had my current propane gas provider (Amerigas) for 15 years. The builder of my home ordered from them and had them install the buried 1000 gal propane tank. A full year before I found and bought the house. As I understand it propane gas is not governed by the Public Utilities Commission or any other entity. I have called the PUC, and other various govt offices. Now my quandry, they own the tank, they recently quoted me $5.12/gal of fuel when all the other providers in my area were selling propane for $2.85/gal. Since Amerigas owns the tank I am told it is "illegal" for other vendors to fill the tank. Amerigas will not sell me the tank and wants to charge me $600 to remove it and they are not responsible for filling the hole when they are done. I do not have a signed contract of any kind nor do I believe they do either. What are my options? How do I get them to sell me the tank to open up my options? Will a judge sign something allowing other providers to fill the tank? I am being held hostage and gouged by Amerigas. I am sure there are others in my area who feel the same. Please advise.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Why not have another vendor put in their own tank in addition to the Amerigas tank? That way you will always have a competitive bidder.
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