So, when you are setting up your house, you will probably buy a "cocina", or a stove. It will likely not come with a gas tank, or "balon". Looking in the phone book (if you can find one of those for your city), there will be companies like Lima Gas, Costagas, etc, offering tanks of gas, delivered to your door. But, they DO NOT sell the tanks! Ok, at least that is what they will tell you.
A good place to buy a tank is at the mercado. Or, as I found out, sometimes you can push a bit and get the company you call to provide one to you or connect you with a provider. There are "normal" and "premium" tanks, the second costing a bit more. The regulators for both are different, so check what comes with your stove (again, if it comes with a regulator - might have to buy that separately). In 2013, the average cost of a tank with gas was about S/100, and around S/34 to buy a refill.
Most large suppliers have local reps that will provide gas to your house. I would recommend calling someone you know for someone "de confianza", or trustworthy. Sometimes there will be flyers placed under the front door, which also works. They usually will bring it to your house within the hour, sometimes as soon as 10-15 minutes.
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