Propane in El Cerrito

3 propane locations in El Cerrito, CA.

Of the 3 propane locations listed in El Cerrito, 3 offer tank exchange.

Nearby cities in California with listed propane: Albany (4 locations, about 1 mi), Berkeley (9 locations, about 3 mi) and Richmond (12 locations, about 4 mi).

3 locations

7-Eleven

7022 Stockton Avenue, El Cerrito, CA

Tank Exchange

Tank exchange in El Cerrito (2)

Stores listed by the exchange brands' own retailer locators as carrying swap cages for grill-size cylinders. A listing is not a stock check, so call ahead if you need a tank at a particular hour.

Pastime Ace Hardware

10057 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Save Mart #709

1000 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Before you go

Refill vs. Tank Exchange: What You Actually Get

Exchange trades a tank; refill sells you gas by the gallon. The difference in what you get home with is larger than most people expect.

When Does a Propane Tank Expire?

Twelve years from the date stamped on the collar, then a requalification interval that depends on the test method. An out-of-date cylinder cannot legally be refilled.