the price of a butane cylinder has long been tied to government regulation in Spain, with recent figures showing how policy actions respond to inflation pressures linked to the war in Ukraine. a royal decree was issued to cap liquefied petroleum gas costs within eight to twenty two pound containers, aiming to protect consumers. the snapshot shows a new price ceiling of up to €17.50 on cylinders registered in 2013 and 2014, reflecting a shift in how these essential cooking and heating fuels are priced during times of market volatility.
historically, the price of a butane cylinder moved from around €16.13 a year ago, dipping as low as €13 at certain moments, and was €10.50 back in 2009. by 1 january 2023, rising costs and stronger energy prices meant that the typical butane cylinder used for cooking and water heating could approach or exceed the higher end of that range. this trend underscores how global energy dynamics can translate into noticeable price changes for household fuel items.
the regulation introduced by the government under prime minister pedro sánchez set a price freeze for the butane cylinder that expires on 31 december, with a new price likely to be announced the following day as markets reprice based on current conditions.
how to calculate the price of a butane cylinder
to estimate the maximum cost, a method is used that updates every two months. this approach applies a formula that allows a final selling price to move no more than five percent up or down from the average of the two preceding months. given a pattern of roughly five percent growth every two months since september 2021, expectations for early january point to continued price pressure amid ongoing rises in hydrocarbon and propane costs. the exact amount remains a question for the market and for consumers watching the numbers closely.
the same regulatory framework noted earlier remains in place until the end of the year, after which the government signals a new price setting based on prevailing market conditions. this mechanism is designed to limit sudden spikes and provide households with more predictable budgeting for essential fuels.
how to calculate the price of a butane cylinder
the same calculation method continues to apply: a biennial update that caps the final selling price within a five percent range of the prior two months. market observers note that prices for butane cylinders rose by about five percent in the months since september 2021, with the potential for a shift as new data comes in at the start of the year. the essential question remains: what will the price be?
as of 18 july, the official state gazette published the latest maximum selling prices for liquefied petroleum gas containers. the current price list includes several common sizes and brands, reflecting the diverse options available to households and the role of energy suppliers in setting competitive rates. below are the most frequently cited figures for standard cylinders:
- butane cylinder with 12.5 kg adjustment: €19.55
- 12 kg lightweight Repsol: €23.50
- 12.5 kg Cepsa: €26.27
- 11 kg Disa: €20.65
- Repsol K6 6 kg: €23.50
- Disa Nub 6 kg: €16.85