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Propane in Columbus

13 propane locations in Columbus, NE.

Of the 13 propane locations listed in Columbus, 13 offer tank exchange.

Nearby cities in Nebraska with listed propane: Schuyler (5 locations, about 15 mi), David City (3 locations, about 17 mi) and Osceola (3 locations, about 21 mi).

13 locations

Tank exchange in Columbus (13)

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.

Bomgaar's #035

3614 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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

Casey's General Store #1177

3821 HOWARD BLVD, Columbus, NE 68601

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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

Casey's General Store #1965

2671 33RD AVE, Columbus, NE 68601

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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

Casey's General Store #2881

2903 23RD ST, Columbus, NE 68601

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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

Casey's General Store #3089

1118 8TH ST, Columbus, NE 68601

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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

Columbus Ace Hardware #3967

1460 33rd Ave, Columbus, NE 68801

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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

Family Dollar #05650

2007 23Rd St, Columbus, NE 68601

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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

Menards Columbus, NE #3251

340 EAST 24TH STREET, Columbus, NE 68601

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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

Murphy's #7485

2477 E 6th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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

Pump & Pantry #57

3208 42nd Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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

Supermercado 3 Hermandos #9480

2270 26th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601

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.