Gas Bottles in Mallorca Cheaper: New Price from Tuesday

Good news for households without a mains connection

From this Tuesday, many households on Mallorca will again pay a little less at the pump for the classic orange butane gas bottle. The official selling price was reduced by five percent – the bottle now costs 16.27 euros. For people who rely on the Bombona in the mountain villages or in older houses, these are visible savings you notice on your next shopping trip.

Why is the price falling?

In short: World markets and the exchange rate make it possible. The commodity prices for propane and butane have fallen slightly (about 1.6 percent), while the euro has gained strength against the dollar (about 2.3 percent). These effects could partly offset rising transport costs — logistics have recently become significantly more expensive (+14.9 percent), for example due to higher fuel prices and less available freight capacity.

How often does the price change?

In Spain, the price for LPG bottles is reviewed every two months. The calculation is simple: commodity costs, transport and exchange rate are included. Adjustments are capped – increases or decreases may be at most five percent per round. Larger deviations are offset in later adjustments.

What does this mean for us here?

For many, the Bombona is more than just a nostalgia object: It remains an energy source for cooking and heating in areas without natural gas. At the weekly market in Inca or at Plaça Major you can see that older neighbors register the news – a smaller household budget leaves more for shopping or the next coffee round. Still, the long-term trend is downward: In Spain around 64.5 million gas bottles are circulated annually, consumption has been falling since 2010 (nearly a quarter less by 2021).

Practical tips

Those who are saving now should still use discretion: price comparison pays off – not all sellers charge the same surcharge for exchange or new purchases. Also keep an eye on the fill weight and the inspection date on the bottle. And yes: don’t forget proper disposal or return; the empty bottle belongs back to the dealer or the recycling center.

If you still have doubts, give your supplier a quick call or check the adjustment date on the invoice. In Palma, on Av. Jaime III, I saw three people at the bottle exchange this late morning — all with a small smile, because neighbors immediately called to share the good news. Small things like this make daily life a little easier.