Buying your own tank isn’t a solution either. All the propane suppliers will charge for a “Tank Inspection” prior to the initial delivery. The fee is high enough to prevent the customer from shopping their business more than once a year.
I have found that most propane suppliers are happy to deal with me in the off season. My tank lasts almost a year.206 is the higest I have paid in the last 2 years. Most people here are paying over 3.00.