Propane prices
U.S. homes paid an average of $2.69 a gallon for propane in the week of October 19, 2026, according to EIA's weekly survey of propane dealers in 38 states. That's the average residential price, not a quote from a dealer. Pick your state below for its current price, chart and delivery costs.
Updated · EIA data
- Midwest
- $2.16/gal
- East Coast
- $3.69/gal
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, State Heating Oil and Propane Program, published Wednesdays, October to March. About the survey
Find your state's price
Propane prices by state
EIA weekly average residential price in each state it surveys, week of October 19, 2026, highest first.
| State | Per gallon | Past 4 weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | $4.93 | — |
| Connecticut | $4.23 | — |
| Rhode Island | $4.17 | — |
| New Jersey | $4.08 | — |
| Vermont | $3.88 | — |
| New Hampshire | $3.84 | — |
| Maryland | $3.80 | — |
| Virginia | $3.76 | — |
| Delaware | $3.76 | — |
| New York | $3.73 | — |
| Maine | $3.71 | — |
| Massachusetts | $3.66 | — |
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| State | Per gallon | Past 4 weeks |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $3.61 | — |
| Alabama | $3.57 | — |
| Tennessee | $3.22 | — |
| Georgia | $3.21 | — |
| Pennsylvania | $3.16 | — |
| Mississippi | $3.14 | — |
| Texas | $3.14 | — |
| Kentucky | $2.84 | — |
| Ohio | $2.65 | — |
| Arkansas | $2.60 | — |
| Idaho | $2.59 | — |
| Indiana | $2.56 | — |
| Michigan | $2.43 | — |
| Colorado | $2.36 | — |
| Oklahoma | $2.35 | — |
| Utah | $2.33 | — |
| Missouri | $2.18 | — |
| Montana | $2.17 | — |
| Kansas | $2.07 | — |
| Minnesota | $2.01 | — |
| Illinois | $1.94 | — |
| Wisconsin | $1.94 | — |
| South Dakota | $1.87 | — |
| Nebraska | $1.78 | — |
| Iowa | $1.70 | — |
| North Dakota | $1.65 | — |
U.S. Energy Information Administration, residential propane.
Propane prices by region
EIA's regional averages (Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts). New England, the Central Atlantic and the Lower Atlantic make up the East Coast.
| Region | Per gallon | Past 4 weeks |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. average | $2.69 | — |
| East Coast | $3.69 | — |
| New England | $3.87 | — |
| Central Atlantic | $3.59 | — |
| Lower Atlantic | $3.66 | — |
| Midwest | $2.16 | — |
| Gulf Coast | $3.03 | — |
| Rocky Mountain | $2.34 | — |
U.S. Energy Information Administration, residential propane.
Propane price chart
EIA weekly averages, residential propane, dollars per gallon.
Propane prices by week, 2026–27 season
This week's $2.69 a gallon in the U.S. is 11% above the $2.43 of the week of October 20, 2025, a year earlier.
| Week of | U.S. | East Coast | Midwest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | $2.69 | $3.69 | $2.16 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $2.63 | $3.62 | $2.11 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $2.59 | $3.61 | $2.06 |
EIA weekly averages, residential propane, dollars per gallon.
What a delivery costs
- 100 gallons$269
- 250 gallons$672
- 500 gallons$1,345
BillAverage estimate based on EIA data, at the U.S. weekly average. Prices in your state may differ; see its page.
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Questions
- What is the price of propane today?
- The latest EIA weekly average is $2.69 a gallon for U.S. homes, for the week of October 19, 2026. EIA publishes a new average every Wednesday from October to March.
- Where is propane most expensive?
- Among the 38 states EIA surveys, Florida was highest at $4.93 a gallon in the week of October 19, 2026, and North Dakota lowest at $1.65.
- Is propane cheaper in the Midwest?
- Yes. EIA's Midwest average was $2.16 a gallon in the week of October 19, 2026, against $3.69 on the East Coast and $2.69 for the U.S.
- How much does 100 gallons of propane cost?
- About $269 at the U.S. average of $2.69 a gallon, and about $1,345 for 500 gallons. That's our estimate; local dealers' prices vary.
- Why can't I find my town's price here?
- EIA's survey reports averages for each state, not for towns or dealers. For a price you can order at, call a few local propane dealers.