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Stop Paying Premium Prices at the Pump
Fluctuating gas and diesel fuel prices can strain your school district’s transportation budget. Propane autogas offers a proven, lower-cost option to cut your per-mile operating costs right now.
Prices shown reflects average across U.S. View current fuel prices here.
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How Can You Save With Propane?
PROPANE SCHOOL BUSES
Lowest Total Cost of Ownership Option
Fuel Price Stability
80% of the world’s propane supply is produced in the U.S., meaning you can count on availability and greater price stability.
Locking in a lower, more stable, fuel prices gives the flexibility and predictability needed allocate budgets.
Fuel and Maintenance Savings
Propane school buses can help school districts save an estimated $5,000–$6,000 per bus annually thanks to the significant price difference between propane autogas and diesel fuel – even with the difference in mileage per gallon.
In addition, districts save in parts and maintenance costs due to simplified systems and less aftertreatment requirements.
Case Study
Savings
Over the 2023-2024 school year, the district calculated savings of $0.27 per mile in fuel costs and $0.23 per mile in maintenance costs operating propane versus diesel buses, providing a powerful return of over $1 million dollars in savings.
“It’s amazing. It’s absolutely amazing, and I would encourage anyone to take that step, take that leap. The proof of concept is out there.”
Anthony Jackson, Transportation Director, Bibb County School District
“Nobody else in our area can compare at this time with propane school buses.”
Shay Coates, Transportation Director, Newport News Public Schools
Case Study
Reliability
In the 2022-2023 school year alone, the district reported $0.15 in fuel savings per mile and $0.13 in parts savings per mile with their propane bus fleet versus its diesel counterpart, for a total savings of $952,000.
Why Switch Your School Bus Fleet to Propane?
Stabilize Your Budget
When fuel prices spike, every route mile costs more. Lower, predictable fuel costs free up funds for staffing and safety equipment.
Skip the DEF
Propane engines completely avoid complex diesel after-treatment issues.
Ease of Maintenance
Stop-and-go routes are hard on buses. Clean-operating propane means fewer maintenance headaches and less downtime.