# Propane Cost Calculator 2026: Your Winter Heating Bill, Your Tank, Your State

> Tell us your home, your tank, and your state. We work out exactly what propane will cost you this heating season, how many fills you need, and where you sit versus the national average. Independent EIA-sourced data, free, no signup.

## Pages

- [Home](https://propanecostpergallon.com): Personalised winter propane cost calculator. State pricing for all 50 states, household-level estimate, fill-up planner.
- [About PropaneCostPerGallon.com & Digital Signet](https://propanecostpergallon.com/about): Who runs the site, why it exists, and what we do (and do not) publish. E-E-A-T page.
- [How We Calculate Propane Prices: Methodology & Sources](https://propanecostpergallon.com/methodology): Full methodology behind every number. Data sources (EIA + supplier samples + reader receipts), calculation logic, multipliers, update cadence, and editorial standards.
- [Propane Cost Calculator: Estimate Your Annual Heating Bill (2026)](https://propanecostpergallon.com/calculator): Interactive calculator with state, home size, climate, and appliance selection.
- [Propane Fill-Up Planner: When to Call, Cost, and Days Remaining](https://propanecostpergallon.com/fill-up-calculator): Tank gauge to days-remaining converter with recommended call date.
- [Propane Prices by State: All 50 States Compared (2026)](https://propanecostpergallon.com/prices-by-state): EIA April 2026 prices for all 50 states with regional breakdowns.

### Tank guides

- [Propane Tank Sizes & Cost: 120, 250, 500 & 1,000 Gallon Guide (2026)](https://propanecostpergallon.com/tank-sizes): Comparison across all residential tank sizes with purchase, rental, and install costs.
- [250 Gallon Propane Tank Cost: Buy, Install, Refill (2026)](https://propanecostpergallon.com/250-gallon-propane-tank-cost): $600-$1,000 tank, $800-$1,800 install, $556 refill at national average.
- [500 Gallon Propane Tank Cost: Purchase, Install, Refill (2026)](https://propanecostpergallon.com/500-gallon-propane-tank-cost): The default residential size. $800-$1,600 tank, $1,000-$2,500 install, $1,112 refill at national average.
- [1,000 Gallon Propane Tank Cost: Buy, Install, Refill (2026)](https://propanecostpergallon.com/1000-gallon-propane-tank-cost): For large homes and generator backup. $1,500-$2,800 tank, $1,800-$3,500 install, $2,224 refill at national average.
- [20 lb Propane Tank Cost: Refill vs Exchange Prices 2026](https://propanecostpergallon.com/20-lb-tank): BBQ-tank refill ($12-$20) vs exchange ($22-$30) economics by retailer.
- [Propane Tank Gauge: How to Read It, What the Numbers Mean & When to Refill](https://propanecostpergallon.com/propane-tank-gauge): Reading the gauge, percentage-to-gallons conversion, the 80% rule, and smart monitor options.
- [Propane Tank Installation Cost: Above-Ground vs Underground (2026)](https://propanecostpergallon.com/propane-tank-installation-cost): Full install cost breakdown including tank, labour, lines, regulator, permits.
- [Propane Tank Rental: Cost, Suppliers & Rent vs Buy Decision (2026)](https://propanecostpergallon.com/propane-tank-rental): Rental fees, supplier markup, breakeven math, contract red flags.
- [How Long Does a Propane Tank Last? Heating, Cooking, BBQ & Generator (2026)](https://propanecostpergallon.com/how-long-does-a-propane-tank-last): Tank duration by appliance and use case. Plus tank lifespan (30-40 years).

### Cost & buying guides

- [Propane Tank Refill Cost: From 20lb BBQ to 1,000-Gallon Home Tank (2026)](https://propanecostpergallon.com/refill-cost): Fill costs by tank size with state range.
- [Propane Delivery Near Me: Cost, Suppliers & How to Compare (2026)](https://propanecostpergallon.com/delivery): Auto-delivery vs will-call, fees, minimums, and how to lock in the best delivered price.
- [Best Time to Buy Propane: Seasonal Pricing Guide (2026)](https://propanecostpergallon.com/when-to-buy): Summer pre-buy economics. Save $500-$1,000 by filling in May-August.
- [10 Ways to Lower Your Propane Bill (2026 Guide)](https://propanecostpergallon.com/how-to-save): Tank ownership, supplier shopping, summer fills, and seven more concrete strategies.

### Fuel comparisons

- [Propane vs Electric Heating: Cost Comparison with Heat Pumps (2026)](https://propanecostpergallon.com/propane-vs-electric): Propane $3.19 vs electric resistance $4.69 vs heat pump $1.56 per 100k BTU.
- [Propane vs Heating Oil: Which Is Cheaper for Home Heating? (2026)](https://propanecostpergallon.com/propane-vs-heating-oil): Northeast-focused BTU-normalised comparison with switching cost analysis.
- [Propane vs Natural Gas: Complete Cost Comparison (2026)](https://propanecostpergallon.com/propane-vs-natural-gas): Why natural gas is cheaper but only 60% of US homes have access.

### State propane price pages

- [Maine Propane Price 2026: Cost Per Gallon, Suppliers & Delivery](https://propanecostpergallon.com/maine-propane-price): Maine propane $3.82/gal (highest in nation tier). Verified Maine suppliers including Dead River, Downeast, Maritime Energy. LIHEAP/HEAP guidance.
- [Michigan Propane Price 2026: Cost Per Gallon, Suppliers & Delivery](https://propanecostpergallon.com/michigan-propane-price): Michigan propane $2.65/gal. Verified suppliers including Crystal Flash, Blarney Castle, Corrigan, Hamilton's, Coyne Oil. UP vs Lower Peninsula context.
- [Wisconsin Propane Price 2026: Cost Per Gallon, Suppliers & Delivery](https://propanecostpergallon.com/wisconsin-propane-price): Wisconsin propane $2.52/gal. Verified suppliers including Lakes Gas, Northwoods Propane, Hilgy's. WHEAP eligibility.
- [Connecticut Propane Price 2026: Cost Per Gallon, Suppliers & Delivery](https://propanecostpergallon.com/connecticut-propane-price): Connecticut propane $3.78/gal. Verified suppliers including Hocon Gas, Connecticut Propane, Spicer, Uncas Gas. CEAP and oil-vs-propane decision context.
- [Ohio Propane Price 2026: Cost Per Gallon, Suppliers & Delivery](https://propanecostpergallon.com/ohio-propane-price): Ohio propane $2.61/gal. Verified Ohio suppliers including Heritage Cooperative, Buckeye Propane, Arrick's, Linden's. HEAP/PIPP eligibility, urban-vs-rural pricing.
- [New Hampshire Propane Price 2026: Cost Per Gallon, Suppliers & Delivery](https://propanecostpergallon.com/new-hampshire-propane-price): NH propane $3.72/gal. Verified suppliers including Eastern Propane (Rochester NH-headquartered), Rymes, Palmer Gas, Dead River. Fuel Assistance Program guidance.
- [Minnesota Propane Price 2026: Cost Per Gallon, Suppliers & Delivery](https://propanecostpergallon.com/minnesota-propane-price): Minnesota propane $2.48/gal. Verified suppliers including Lakes Gas, Federated Co-ops, Quality Propane, Como Oil. 2014 shortage context, corn-dry season impact, EAP eligibility.
- [New York Propane Price & Delivery 2026: Cost Per Gallon, Suppliers](https://propanecostpergallon.com/new-york-propane-price): New York propane $3.58/gal. Verified suppliers including Paraco Gas (Mt. Kisco NY-HQ), Synergy, NORCO, Adirondack Energy, NOCO. NYC/LI vs upstate variance, HEAP eligibility.

### Operations & safety

- [Residential Propane Uses: What Appliances Run on Propane?](https://propanecostpergallon.com/propane-uses): Furnaces, water heaters, ranges, dryers, fireplaces, generators with annual cost by appliance.
- [Propane Safety Guide: Leak Detection, Storage Rules, and Emergency Procedures](https://propanecostpergallon.com/safety): Smell, what to do, NFPA 58 setback rules, CO detector placement, recertification.

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*Generated 2026-04-27 from Propane Cost Calculator 2026 site source. Independent resource; not affiliated with any propane supplier. Pricing data sourced from EIA weekly residential propane survey.*