The propane price per gallon today averages $2.730 across the US (EIA, week of October 26, 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 how propane compares with heating oil this week. 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: Thursday, October 29, 2026, 8:00 AM ET. Data checked: Thursday, October 29, 2026, 2:39 AM ET. All prices are in US dollars per gallon.
Quick summary
- The US average home propane price is $2.730 per gallon (EIA, week of Oct 26, 2026). It is $0.044 higher than the week before and $0.296 higher than a year ago.
- The wholesale price at Mont Belvieu was $1.203 per gallon on Oct 27, 2026. It was $0.891 four weeks earlier (EIA, via FRED).
- The lower 48 states had 8 heating degree days on Oct 26, 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.
- Propane vs heating oil: home heating oil averaged $6.233 per gallon the same week. That is $3.503 more than propane (EIA).
Propane prices today: the daily snapshot
| What we measure | Latest value | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| US home (residential) average | $2.730 per gallon | Week of Oct 26, 2026 | EIA weekly survey |
| Change from the week before | +$0.044 per gallon (from $2.686) | Week of Oct 19, 2026 | EIA |
| Change from a year ago | +$0.296 per gallon (from $2.434) | Week of Oct 27, 2025 | EIA |
| US wholesale average | $1.291 per gallon | Week of Oct 26, 2026 | EIA weekly survey |
| Mont Belvieu wholesale spot price | $1.203 per gallon | Oct 27, 2026 | EIA, through FRED |
| Heating degree days, lower 48 states (weighted by population) | 8 (same day last year: 12) | Oct 26, 2026 | NOAA Climate Prediction Center |
| Estimate: fill a 500-gallon tank | $1,092.00 (400 gallons × $2.730) | Week of Oct 26, 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 | $3.630 | $1,452.00 |
| Alaska | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Arizona | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Arkansas | $2.477 | $990.80 |
| California | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Colorado | $2.372 | $948.80 |
| Connecticut | $4.315 | $1,726.00 |
| Delaware | $3.808 | $1,523.20 |
| Florida | $4.972 | $1,988.80 |
| Georgia | $3.279 | $1,311.60 |
| Hawaii | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Idaho | $2.686 | $1,074.40 |
| Illinois | $1.948 | $779.20 |
| Indiana | $2.617 | $1,046.80 |
| Iowa | $1.746 | $698.40 |
| Kansas | $2.100 | $840.00 |
| Kentucky | $2.836 | $1,134.40 |
| Louisiana | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Maine | $3.679 | $1,471.60 |
| Maryland | $3.859 | $1,543.60 |
| Massachusetts | $3.717 | $1,486.80 |
| Michigan | $2.458 | $983.20 |
| Minnesota | $2.050 | $820.00 |
| Mississippi | $3.149 | $1,259.60 |
| Missouri | $2.234 | $893.60 |
| Montana | $2.179 | $871.60 |
| Nebraska | $1.825 | $730.00 |
| Nevada | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| New Hampshire | $3.904 | $1,561.60 |
| New Jersey | $4.097 | $1,638.80 |
| New Mexico | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| New York | $3.794 | $1,517.60 |
| North Carolina | $3.638 | $1,455.20 |
| North Dakota | $1.745 | $698.00 |
| Ohio | $2.700 | $1,080.00 |
| Oklahoma | $2.383 | $953.20 |
| Oregon | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Pennsylvania | $3.209 | $1,283.60 |
| Rhode Island | $4.116 | $1,646.40 |
| South Carolina | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| South Dakota | $1.951 | $780.40 |
| Tennessee | $3.277 | $1,310.80 |
| Texas | $3.180 | $1,272.00 |
| Utah | $2.465 | $986.00 |
| Vermont | $3.930 | $1,572.00 |
| Virginia | $3.795 | $1,518.00 |
| Washington | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| West Virginia | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Wisconsin | $2.007 | $802.80 |
| 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 $1.203 on Oct 27, 2026. That is up $0.070 from Oct 20, 2026. A year earlier on Oct 27, 2025 it was $0.674. 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 20 to October 26 the lower 48 states had 57 heating degree days. On the same days of 2025 the total was 74. So it was a bit milder than last year. That means less heating so far.
Today’s extra: propane vs heating oil this week
Many homes can use either propane or heating oil. EIA publishes a weekly price for both. For the week of October 26, 2026 the US home propane average was $2.730 per gallon. The US home heating oil average was $6.233 per gallon. Heating oil cost $3.503 more per gallon that week.
| Fuel | US home average | Change from week before | Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Propane | $2.730 per gallon | +$0.044 (from $2.686) | Week of Oct 26, 2026 |
| Heating oil | $6.233 per gallon | +$0.024 (from $6.209) | Week of Oct 26, 2026 |
| Difference (oil minus propane) | $3.503 per gallon | — | Week of Oct 26, 2026 |
Estimate: what does that gap mean for a 400-gallon fill? At the propane average: 400 × $2.730 = $1,092.00. At the heating oil average: 400 × $6.233 = $2,493.20. The difference is about $1,401.20 for the same number of gallons. Real homes also differ in how much heat each fuel gives per gallon. Ask your supplier before you switch.
Propane was also $0.296 higher than a year ago ($2.434 in the week of Oct 27, 2025). Heating oil moved only $0.024 from the week before. So propane still looks cheaper per gallon this week. Local delivery fees can close some of that gap.
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 $1.291 and the home average was $2.730. The gap is $1.439. 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
- Propane Price Per Gallon by State Today: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Propane Price Today in the US: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- Weekly table: propane price per gallon by state, October 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the propane price per gallon today in the US?
The average US home price is $2.730 per gallon (EIA, week of October 26, 2026). The next update is due on Wednesday, November 4, 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 $1.745 per gallon. Florida is costliest at $4.972 (week of Oct 26, 2026).
How does propane compare with heating oil this week?
For the week of October 26, 2026 the US home propane average was $2.730 per gallon. Residential heating oil was $6.233 per gallon (EIA). Heating oil cost $3.503 more per gallon.
How much does it cost to fill a 500-gallon propane tank?
Estimate: about 400 gallons. At the US average of $2.730 that is $1,092.00. By state it runs from $698.00 to $1,988.80.
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 29, 2026. Dates show the data each page held.
- EIA: residential propane, weekly (week of Oct 26, 2026).
- EIA: wholesale propane, weekly (week of Oct 26, 2026).
- EIA: residential heating oil, weekly (week of Oct 26, 2026).
- EIA: Mont Belvieu propane spot price (through Oct 27, 2026).
- FRED: Mont Belvieu propane, daily (through Oct 27, 2026).
- NOAA: heating degree days, 2026 (through Oct 26, 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.
