Propane Prices by State
Residential propane averaged $2.69 a gallon in the US for the week of Oct 19, 2026 (+4% in two weeks). Find your state below and work out the cost of your next delivery.
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Propane price by state – week of Oct 19, 2026
| State | Price / gal | 2-week change | 300 gal delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $1.65 | +2.7% | $495 |
| Iowa | $1.70 | +4.3% | $511 |
| Nebraska | $1.78 | +5.3% | $535 |
| South Dakota | $1.87 | +8.5% | $561 |
| Wisconsin | $1.94 | +6.8% | $582 |
| Illinois | $1.94 | +6.1% | $583 |
| Minnesota | $2.01 | +5.9% | $604 |
| Kansas | $2.07 | +3.1% | $622 |
| Montana | $2.17 | +13.3% | $650 |
| Missouri | $2.18 | +5.8% | $654 |
| Utah | $2.33 | +4.6% | $699 |
| Oklahoma | $2.35 | +2.5% | $706 |
| Colorado | $2.36 | +4.5% | $709 |
| Michigan | $2.43 | +4.2% | $730 |
| Indiana | $2.56 | +3.9% | $768 |
| Idaho | $2.59 | +2.9% | $776 |
| Arkansas | $2.60 | +13% | $779 |
| Ohio | $2.65 | +4% | $794 |
| Kentucky | $2.84 | +5.3% | $853 |
| Mississippi | $3.14 | +3% | $941 |
| Texas | $3.14 | +1.2% | $941 |
| Pennsylvania | $3.16 | +1.1% | $949 |
| Georgia | $3.21 | +4.3% | $964 |
| Tennessee | $3.22 | +0.8% | $966 |
| Alabama | $3.57 | +1.5% | $1,072 |
| North Carolina | $3.61 | +1.7% | $1,084 |
| Massachusetts | $3.66 | +4.3% | $1,098 |
| Maine | $3.71 | +5.3% | $1,113 |
| New York | $3.73 | +1.7% | $1,118 |
| Delaware | $3.76 | +1.3% | $1,127 |
| Virginia | $3.76 | +2.3% | $1,128 |
| Maryland | $3.80 | +1.4% | $1,140 |
| New Hampshire | $3.84 | +1.3% | $1,153 |
| Vermont | $3.88 | +6.3% | $1,164 |
| New Jersey | $4.08 | +3.3% | $1,223 |
| Rhode Island | $4.17 | +9.2% | $1,250 |
| Connecticut | $4.23 | +1.3% | $1,268 |
| Florida | $4.93 | +1.4% | $1,478 |
Average residential price excluding taxes. Source: EIA Heating Oil and Propane Update, week of Oct 19, 2026. EIA surveys only the states listed.
Cost of heat by fuel (US average)
| Heating system | Cost per million BTU of heat |
|---|---|
| Natural gas furnace (95%) | $15.57 |
| Heat pump (HSPF2 9, COP ≈2.6) | $20.64 |
| Propane furnace (90%) | $32.67 |
| Heating oil furnace (85%) | $52.58 |
| Electric baseboard (COP 1) | $53.66 |
Energy content: heating oil 138,500 BTU/gal, propane 91,452 BTU/gal, natural gas 100,000 BTU/therm, electricity 3,412 BTU/kWh. Efficiencies are typical values. Compare your own numbers in the heat pump vs furnace calculator.
Ways to cut your propane bill
- Ask about pre-buy or budget plans before winter, and compare several local dealers – prices vary a lot within a state.
- Avoid emergency or small deliveries, which usually carry a surcharge.
- Service the furnace or boiler yearly; a clean, tuned system wastes less fuel.
- See also natural gas prices by state and electricity cost by state.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of propane right now?
The US residential average was $2.69 per gallon (before taxes) in EIA's survey for the week of Oct 19, 2026, +4% from Oct 5, 2026. State averages ranged from $1.65 in North Dakota to $4.93 in Florida.
How much does it cost to fill a 500-gallon propane tank?
At $2.69 a gallon, 500-gallon tank, 20% → 80% – about 300 gallons – costs about $807 before tax and delivery fees.
How often are propane prices updated?
EIA surveys residential propane prices every week from October through March. This page updates automatically when a new week is published.