What Happened to PacWest Propane?

Where did your favorite propane company go?


In 2023, PacWest Propane was acquired by Suburban Propane, one of the nation’s largest propane companies. Many longtime customers noticed changes — from pricing and service policies to how support was handled.

A Different Path

When the acquisition happened, two former PacWest employees made a different choice: rather than continuing on working for a national corporation, they decided to preserve what made PacWest special — the local focus, personal service, and customer-first values.

That decision became Mountain Top Propane.

Suburban Bought PacWest — But We Carried Its Spirit

We didn’t purchase the PacWest name, trucks, or customer list. We started fresh. But we brought with us what mattered most: the hands-on experience, the commitment to reliability, and the belief that propane service can still feel personal.

Many of our customers tell us our service reminds them of how PacWest used to be — and we take that as a high compliment.

What Makes Us Different

  • We’re locally owned and operated — no national call centers or hidden fees.
  • We know our routes and customers by name.
  • We only hire people who share our values.

And while we don’t have PacWest’s name, we do have something better — a 5-star reputation of our own.