Who to call for propane in New Hampshire
Start with dealers other Granite Staters actually rate. Below is a hand-checked shortlist of well-reviewed NH propane suppliers by region, then the parts that move your bill: how to verify a fuel gas fitter's licence, when to pre-buy, Fuel Assistance eligibility, and why NH sits high in the Northeast at $3.78 a gallon.
Source: EIA New Hampshire residential propane price survey. Current data is the final release of the 2025/26 heating season (week ending 30 March 2026). EIA pauses weekly publication April-September; next release expected October 2026. Refreshed 8 September 2026.
Well-reviewed New Hampshire propane dealers
3 of these carry a real public star rating read from a named review platform in August 2026; the North Country entry is listed by review volume, not a score, because the mountain counties have thin star coverage. A strong rating is a good starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm the installer's OPLC fuel gas fitter licence and pull three written quotes before you sign.
This page does not yet carry a full New Hampshire dealer registry. NH does not publish a public per-dealer LP-gas company list (the state licenses individual fuel gas fitters through OPLC, not delivery companies), so we lead with a curated shortlist instead of a scraped directory. To find every dealer near a specific address, enter your ZIP at propane prices near me or browse the supplier directory.
Palmer Gas & Oil
Family-owned for 90+ years, serving Rockingham, Hillsborough and Strafford counties plus northern Massachusetts and southern Maine. Accredited A+ with the BBB and a repeat local Best of Business winner.
Read the reviews ›Ciardelli Fuel Company
Family-owned since 1957 with offices in Milford, Keene, Henniker and Peterborough. Propane, heating oil and 24/7 emergency service across the Souhegan Valley and Monadnock towns. A+ with the BBB.
Read the reviews ›Stafford Oil & Propane
Serving the greater Lakes Region since 1928, with fuel delivery plus HVAC install and service. Reviewers cite responsive technicians, fair billing and pre-buy pricing around Laconia and Gilford.
Read the reviews ›Stiles Fuel
Family-owned since 1962 and one of the few North Country independents with a large, mostly positive public feedback trail (1,000+ Listen360 customer reviews). Listed here as a starting point for the mountain towns rather than a scored ranking, because the North Country has thin star-aggregate coverage.
Read the reviews ›Star ratings and review counts are rounded and were read from the linked public platforms (Birdeye, Chamber of Commerce, Listen360) in August 2026, and they move over time. We do not accept payment for placement in this list. Inclusion is not a substitute for confirming a current OPLC fuel gas fitter licence for whoever installs or services your equipment. Poorly-rated operators, including several bought out by national holding companies, were deliberately left off.
Buying propane well in New Hampshire
A good dealer is step one. In NH, the gap between a careless account and a well-run one is usually several hundred dollars a winter, and it is won in four places.
Verify the fitter's OPLC licence
NH enforces the LP-Gas Code (NFPA 58) through the State Fire Marshal, and licenses the installer, not the company. Anyone touching your tank or piping needs an OPLC fuel gas fitter licence. Ask for the number and confirm it at oplc.nh.gov or on 603-271-2152.
Lock summer, not autumn
Wholesale propane bottoms in summer. Most NH suppliers run pre-buy or price-cap enrollment from May 1 to August 31, and locking then instead of paying winter spot rates commonly saves a 1,000-gallon household several hundred dollars. Prefer a cap-price contract so you keep the savings if winter wholesale falls, and ask whether unused gallons roll forward.
Quote all three supplier tiers
NH runs a genuine three-tier market: national carriers, multi-state New England regionals, and single-county family operators. In the North Country and Monadnock, the spread between the cheapest local and priciest national quote can reach $0.40 to $0.60 a gallon, so pull one written quote from each tier. If you own your tank, say so first: it removes the switching penalty leased-tank customers face.
Check Fuel Assistance eligibility
The NH Fuel Assistance Program, run by the Department of Energy through local Community Action Agencies, pays a heating benefit toward propane for households at or below 60% of NH State Median Income. Benefits run roughly $188 to $2,500 a season. Apply through your local CAA; the directory and guidance are at energy.nh.gov.
Annual gross income at 60% of NH State Median Income. Guidelines updated 28 May 2026 and may rise later in the program year if funding permits. Households on TANF, SNAP or SSI are generally categorically eligible.
Why New Hampshire sits high in the Northeast
NH consistently prices in the upper cluster of US residential propane markets. The drivers are structural, not seasonal, and they will not fall back to the national average without a real shift in New England's fuel supply or heating mix.
Price figures: EIA State Heating Oil and Propane Program (SHOPP) residential survey, full-service delivery. Real NH quotes run roughly 10-15% either side of this average depending on county, supplier, contract type, and owned vs rented tank, with mountain and second-home routes at the top of the band.
What a fill actually costs at $3.78/gal
Tanks fill to 80% of stated capacity (the 80% rule) to allow for thermal expansion, so a 500-gallon tank takes about 400 usable gallons. Here is the NH 2026 average worked through the common residential tank sizes, against the national mark.
| Tank size | Usable gallons (80%) | Fill cost at $3.78/gal | vs national ($2.67/gal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 gal | 80 gal | $302 | +$88 |
| 250 gal | 200 gal | $756 | +$221 |
| 500 gal | 400 gal | $1512 | +$442 |
| 1000 gal | 800 gal | $3024 | +$885 |
A typical NH propane-heat household burning 800-1,200 gallons a year spends roughly $3024 to $4536 on fuel alone, before tank rental or service contracts. That is about $1106 more than a comparable 1,000-gallon household in a national-average market. Compare the national refill cost guide or the 500-gallon tank cost breakdown.
Where New Hampshire lands among its neighbours
The northern New England states (Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire) cluster near the top of the Northeast, carrying the longest cold seasons and the lowest rural route density. Pennsylvania sits lower thanks to short rail distance to Marcellus and Utica supply. Here is the full Northeast against the national average.
| State | Price/gal | 500-gal refill (400 usable) | vs national ($2.67) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $4.12 | $1646 | +54% |
| New Jersey | $3.82 | $1528 | +43% |
| New Hampshire (this page) | $3.78 | $1512 | +41% |
| Rhode Island | $3.76 | $1503 | +41% |
| New York | $3.75 | $1499 | +40% |
| Vermont | $3.73 | $1493 | +40% |
| Delaware | $3.73 | $1492 | +40% |
| Massachusetts | $3.65 | $1460 | +36% |
| Maine | $3.52 | $1409 | +32% |
| Pennsylvania | $3.08 | $1233 | +15% |
| Northeast regional average | $3.69 | $1476 | +38% |
| National average | $2.67 | $1070 | 0% |
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Why is propane so expensive in New Hampshire?
When should New Hampshire homeowners pre-buy or lock in propane?
Why do ski country and lake second homes pay more for propane in NH?
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Keep reading
Enter a ZIP to see your local price and the closest suppliers.
Browse propane suppliers across the states we cover.
The daily wholesale benchmark and live state summer surveys.
Per-BTU economics and conversion costs for NH homes weighing oil, wood, and propane.
Pre-buy timing, supplier switching, owned vs rented tank tactics.
Maine sits in the same high-Northeast cluster. Full ME breakdown and pre-buy strategy.