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Local, Reliable Fuel Delivery.

Keeping the Region Warm for Over 100 Years!

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Propane

Enjoy clean, green propane power with our reliable home delivery services, tank installations, and more.

Commercial

Our team provides custom fueling solutions for businesses in hospitality, construction, manufacturing, agriculture and more.

Tank Monitoring

Track your fuel levels in real-time via WiFi connection—from wherever you are—with our easy, convenient tank monitors.

Gas Appliances

From gas logs to fireplaces, and water heaters to outdoor appliances, our service technicians can help keep your home comfortable.

Download Our New Mobile App!

Want to manage your fuel account on the go? Download the Pico Propane & Fuels app to view information about your account, order fuel, request services, and make payments right on your mobile device! Enjoy 24-hour access no matter where you go, available today on the App Store and Google Play.

Why Should You Choose Pico Propane?

Automatic Fuel Delivery

With our automatic delivery service, you don’t have to remember to keep checking your tank gauge levels. You don’t have to call us to schedule a delivery. And you don’t have to worry about running low on—or, worse, running out of—fuel.

Propane Equipment Sales & Service

Whether you are building a new home, renovating your existing home, or upgrading its equipment, our service technicians can help with furnaces, water heaters, generator piping services, and more.

Multiple Payment Programs

Convenient payment options that include our Monthly Budget Plan, Capped Price Plan, and Autopay programs available for your propane needs.

Fast, Friendly Service

We’re locally owned and operated, with staff on-call 24-hours a day to make sure your family stays warm and cozy, no matter what Mother Nature throws our way.

Serving Customers in North Carolina and Southern Virginia.

With offices in Yanceyville, North Carolina, you can always count on Pico Propane for local, reliable propane delivery, plus heating equipment service and repairs.

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What an amazing group of people at the Blackstone, VA office from Dave to John to Meghan. They are all dedicated workers and extremely knowledgeable in the business. We got propane at a reasonable price, great service, and when I call, they know exactly who I am. No talking to a computer, personal experience, yet large company and able to compete. Awesome job guys!

— Brandon J., July 2022

Pico gives their customers the time and energy they deserve. They offer the personal customer service you can only get from a local, community business while also offering competitive pricing and a good selection of products and services.

— Brooke M., August 2022

Great experience from start to finish. The company itself and their employees that we interacted with were top notch and treated the job as if it was their own.

— Zac B., June 2022

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Posted on: March 10, 2025

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