The propane price today in the US averages $2.689 per gallon (EIA, week of October 19, 2026). EIA updates it once a week. So the retail number does not change every day. We add something new each day. Today it is the estimated cost to fill a 500-gallon tank. Below you find all 50 states. For the weekly view see our weekly state table or read our complete guide to propane prices in the US.
Last updated: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 8:00 AM ET. Data checked: Monday, October 26, 2026, 12:55 PM ET. All prices are in US dollars per gallon.
Quick summary
- The US average home propane price is $2.689 per gallon (EIA, week of Oct 19, 2026). It is $0.056 higher than the week before and $0.256 higher than a year ago.
- The wholesale price at Mont Belvieu was $1.133 per gallon on Oct 20, 2026. It was $0.864 four weeks earlier (EIA, via FRED).
- The lower 48 states had 9 heating degree days on Oct 24, 2026, against 12 a year earlier (NOAA).
- All 50 states are in the table below. 38 have an EIA price and 12 say Coming soon.
- Estimate: a 500-gallon tank (400 gallons) costs about $1,075.60 at the US average. It ranges from $660.40 in North Dakota to $1,971.20 in Florida.
Propane prices today: the daily snapshot
| What we measure | Latest value | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| US home (residential) average | $2.689 per gallon | Week of Oct 19, 2026 | EIA weekly survey |
| Change from the week before | +$0.056 per gallon (from $2.633) | Week of Oct 12, 2026 | EIA |
| Change from a year ago | +$0.256 per gallon (from $2.433) | Week of Oct 20, 2025 | EIA |
| US wholesale average | $1.242 per gallon | Week of Oct 19, 2026 | EIA weekly survey |
| Mont Belvieu wholesale spot price | $1.133 per gallon | Oct 20, 2026 | EIA, through FRED |
| Heating degree days, lower 48 states (weighted by population) | 9 (same day last year: 12) | Oct 24, 2026 | NOAA Climate Prediction Center |
| Estimate: fill a 500-gallon tank | $1,075.60 (400 gallons × $2.689) | Week of Oct 19, 2026 | Our calculation from EIA |
Propane price per gallon by state today: all 50 states
This table lists all 50 states from A to Z. EIA publishes prices for 38 of them. The other 12 show Coming soon because EIA has no figure for them. We never guess or copy a regional number into a state. EIA has no figure for the District of Columbia either. The estimate column is 400 gallons times the price. That is a 500-gallon tank filled to 80 percent. We add the missing prices when EIA publishes them.
| State | EIA price per gallon | Estimate for 400 gallons |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $3.573 | $1,429.20 |
| Alaska | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Arizona | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Arkansas | $2.596 | $1,038.40 |
| California | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Colorado | $2.362 | $944.80 |
| Connecticut | $4.226 | $1,690.40 |
| Delaware | $3.755 | $1,502.00 |
| Florida | $4.928 | $1,971.20 |
| Georgia | $3.212 | $1,284.80 |
| Hawaii | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Idaho | $2.586 | $1,034.40 |
| Illinois | $1.943 | $777.20 |
| Indiana | $2.559 | $1,023.60 |
| Iowa | $1.704 | $681.60 |
| Kansas | $2.074 | $829.60 |
| Kentucky | $2.844 | $1,137.60 |
| Louisiana | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Maine | $3.709 | $1,483.60 |
| Maryland | $3.799 | $1,519.60 |
| Massachusetts | $3.659 | $1,463.60 |
| Michigan | $2.434 | $973.60 |
| Minnesota | $2.014 | $805.60 |
| Mississippi | $3.137 | $1,254.80 |
| Missouri | $2.181 | $872.40 |
| Montana | $2.168 | $867.20 |
| Nebraska | $1.783 | $713.20 |
| Nevada | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| New Hampshire | $3.843 | $1,537.20 |
| New Jersey | $4.075 | $1,630.00 |
| New Mexico | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| New York | $3.727 | $1,490.80 |
| North Carolina | $3.612 | $1,444.80 |
| North Dakota | $1.651 | $660.40 |
| Ohio | $2.647 | $1,058.80 |
| Oklahoma | $2.352 | $940.80 |
| Oregon | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Pennsylvania | $3.163 | $1,265.20 |
| Rhode Island | $4.167 | $1,666.80 |
| South Carolina | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| South Dakota | $1.870 | $748.00 |
| Tennessee | $3.219 | $1,287.60 |
| Texas | $3.137 | $1,254.80 |
| Utah | $2.329 | $931.60 |
| Vermont | $3.881 | $1,552.40 |
| Virginia | $3.760 | $1,504.00 |
| Washington | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| West Virginia | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Wisconsin | $1.940 | $776.00 |
| Wyoming | Coming soon | Coming soon |
Wholesale. Suppliers buy propane at the wholesale price and sell it to homes at the retail price. At Mont Belvieu in Texas the spot price was $1.133 on Oct 20, 2026. That is up $0.095 from Oct 13, 2026. A year earlier on Oct 20, 2025 it was $0.581. So it is almost twice as high. Wholesale propane follows world energy markets. Our international LPG price page covers that side.
Weather. A heating degree day shows how cold it was. A higher number means more heating. From October 18 to October 24 the lower 48 states had 62 heating degree days. On the same days of 2025 the total was 60. So the cold is about the same as last year.
Today’s extra: cost to fill a 500-gallon propane tank
Estimate: a supplier fills a home tank to about 80 percent of its size. This leaves room for the propane to expand when it warms up. So a 500-gallon tank takes about 400 gallons. Here is the sum step by step.
- 500 gallons × 0.80 = 400 gallons.
- Take the EIA price for the state.
- Multiply by 400. At the US average: 400 × $2.689 = $1,075.60.
Prices differ a lot by state. We use the lowest and the highest of the 38 states with an EIA price. We also use the middle one. It is Kentucky. It ranks 19th from the bottom.
| Where | EIA price per gallon | Sum | Estimate for 400 gallons |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota (lowest) | $1.651 | 400 × $1.651 | $660.40 |
| US average | $2.689 | 400 × $2.689 | $1,075.60 |
| Kentucky (middle state) | $2.844 | 400 × $2.844 | $1,137.60 |
| Florida (highest) | $4.928 | 400 × $4.928 | $1,971.20 |
The same tank costs $1,310.80 more in Florida than in North Dakota. Most owners do not fill from empty. Say your gauge reads 30 percent. The tank must reach 80 percent. That is 50 percent of 500 gallons or 250 gallons. At the US average: 250 × $2.689 = $672.25 (estimate).
How to check your own propane price
EIA gives a price for 38 states. It has no city or ZIP code prices. In our table Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Carolina, Washington, West Virginia or Wyoming say Coming soon because EIA has no figure for them. To find your own price:
- Call two or three local suppliers. Ask for the price per gallon and the date it applies.
- Ask about the delivery fee and any tank rental fee.
- Ask if the price is fixed for the winter or can change.
- Compare it with the state price in our weekly state table. A big gap is worth a question.
The EIA wholesale average was $1.242 and the home average was $2.689. The gap is $1.447. It pays for trucks and storage and it varies by supplier. Read our list of common hidden fees in propane contracts before you sign.
Previous days and related pages
This is the first page in our daily US propane series. Earlier days will be listed here. Until then these pages are the closest match:
- Weekly table: propane price per gallon by state, October 2026
- US propane price update for September 4, 2026
- Propane price today in the USA for July 29, 2026
- LPG price in the USA in April 2026 and the Hormuz effect
Frequently asked questions
What is the propane price today in the US?
The average US home price is $2.689 per gallon (EIA, week of October 19, 2026). The next update is due on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The table above lists all 50 states.
Why does the retail propane price not change every day?
EIA surveys home propane prices once a week from October to March and once a month from April to September. We add wholesale and weather data to show what may come next.
Which state has the cheapest and the costliest propane?
Of the 38 states with an EIA price North Dakota is cheapest at $1.651 per gallon. Florida is costliest at $4.928 (week of Oct 19, 2026).
How much does it cost to fill a 500-gallon propane tank?
Estimate: about 400 gallons. At the US average of $2.689 that is $1,075.60. By state it runs from $660.40 to $1,971.20.
Why does my state say Coming soon?
EIA publishes a price for 38 states only. For the other 12 we show Coming soon and add the price when EIA publishes one.
Does EIA publish propane prices for my city?
No. EIA has no city or ZIP code prices. Ask local suppliers for a quote.
Sources
All pages were seen on October 26, 2026. Dates show the data each page held.
- EIA: residential propane, weekly (week of Oct 19, 2026).
- EIA: wholesale propane, weekly (week of Oct 19, 2026).
- EIA: Mont Belvieu propane spot price (through Oct 20, 2026).
- FRED: Mont Belvieu propane, daily (through Oct 20, 2026).
- NOAA: heating degree days, 2026 (through Oct 24, 2026).
- NOAA: heating degree days, 2025 (same days last year).
- Ferrellgas: why a propane tank is never full (80 percent rule) (page dated Feb 12, 2018).
This page is for general information only. Propane prices differ by supplier and location. Estimates are not quotes. Please confirm the final price with your supplier.
