HVO Oxygen Cost Survey — Results
What people are really paying for oxygen
We asked glassblowers, vet clinics, welders, and aquaculture operators what they pay for tank and bulk oxygen. Here’s what the data shows so far.
90
total responses
78%
regularly buy oxygen
$69
avg. cost per H/K tank
$297
avg. cost per liquid dewar
Avg. cost per H/K cylinder, by region
Based on self-reported survey responses (2023–2026), adjusted +50% to reflect the diesel/delivery cost surcharge since the Iran war began in February 2026. Regions grouped by U.S. Census division. Test entries and $0/$1 placeholder answers removed.
What respondents told us
Getting tanks exchanged or refilled is a recurring hassle — long drives, ferries, or suppliers who won’t work with smaller accounts.— Glassblowing respondent
Lifting and hauling heavy cylinders becomes harder over time, a real barrier for solo operators and retirees.— Studio glass respondent
Several respondents said they’d already looked into higher-volume, on-site systems to cut delivery fees and downtime.— Multiple respondents
