EIA residential propane, Oklahoma
Oklahoma propane prices: $2.27 a gallon
Latest EIA residential survey, week ending 30 March 2026, the final release of the 2025-26 heating season. Weekly updates resume in October; the wholesale benchmark below is live.
Oklahoma sits on top of its own supply chain. The Anadarko Basin and the SCOOP and STACK plays make the propane, Cushing and Conway store it, and a deep agricultural and storm-generator demand base keeps rural routes busy all year.
Latest EIA residential propane price
Source: EIA State Heating Oil and Propane Program, Oklahoma residential series. Refreshed automatically every Tuesday in season; wholesale daily.
Oklahoma at a glance
Latest survey$2.27/gal
vs week beforeno change
vs 4 weeks before+2.1c
vs same week last year-5%
vs US ($2.67)15% below
Among 38 surveyed states11th cheapest
500-gal fill (400 usable)$909
Week by week, 2025-26 season
Oklahoma against the US average
Every point is an EIA survey week. This season Oklahoma ran from a low of $2.15 (10 Nov) to a high of $2.30 (9 Feb), with the US average finishing at $2.67. Against the same week a year earlier it is -5%.
$2.15
Season low
10 November 2025
$2.30
Season high
9 February 2026
$2.39
Same week last year
31 March 2025, now -5%
$0.85
Wholesale today
Mont Belvieu spot, 15 September 2026, +17c vs a month ago
Source: EIA State Heating Oil and Propane Program, residential propane, full-service delivery, published October to March. Wholesale is the Mont Belvieu, TX spot price; retail usually follows it by four to eight weeks, which makes it the best off-season signal of where Oklahoma prices are heading.
What a fill costs in Oklahoma at $2.27
Tanks fill to 80% of their stated size to leave room for expansion, so a 500-gallon tank takes about 400 gallons. The right-hand column is the difference against the same fill at the US average.
| Tank | Usable gallons | Fill at $2.27 | vs US ($2.67) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 gal | 80 gal | $182 | -$32 |
| 250 gal | 200 gal | $454 | -$80 |
| 500 gal | 400 gal | $909 | -$161 |
| 1000 gal | 800 gal | $1818 | -$322 |
A Oklahoma home heating on propane through a typical winter burns 1,000 to 1,500 gallons, so fuel alone runs about $2272 to $3408 at this price, before tank rent or a service plan. The average is a benchmark, not a quote: enter your ZIP to ask up to three local dealers what they would charge you.
Oklahoma against its South neighbours
Oklahoma sits at the bottom of the South table, on top of the Anadarko, SCOOP and STACK production geography and within pipeline reach of the Conway and Mont Belvieu Midcontinent storage hubs. States further from that supply and storage carry longer last-mile routes and price higher.
| State | Price/gal | 500-gal fill | vs US ($2.67) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $2.27 | $909 | -15% |
| Arkansas | $2.37 | $947 | -11% |
| Louisiana (regional est.) | $2.93 | $1172 | +10% |
| Kentucky | $2.94 | $1174 | +10% |
| Texas | $2.99 | $1196 | +12% |
| Mississippi | $3.05 | $1221 | +14% |
| Georgia | $3.16 | $1266 | +18% |
| Tennessee | $3.25 | $1299 | +21% |
| North Carolina | $3.45 | $1380 | +29% |
| South Carolina (regional est.) | $3.51 | $1405 | +31% |
| West Virginia (regional est.) | $3.51 | $1405 | +31% |
| Alabama | $3.52 | $1406 | +31% |
| Virginia | $3.56 | $1426 | +33% |
| Maryland | $3.74 | $1496 | +40% |
| Florida | $4.71 | $1882 | +76% |
| South average | $3.26 | $1304 | +22% |
States marked regional est. are not surveyed individually by EIA and carry their PADD regional figure. Full table on prices by state.
What holds Oklahoma 15% under the national average
Unlike the high-cost Northeast, the floor here is set by production and storage geography rather than long-haul freight, which makes it durable: it will not drift upward without a real shift in where NGLs are produced.
In-state production, storage next door.
The Anadarko Basin in western and central Oklahoma and the SCOOP and STACK plays are major natural-gas-liquids zones, and propane is a primary fractionation product of NGL processing, so Oklahoma generates its own supply rather than importing it from the Gulf Coast. The Cushing crude-oil hub in Oklahoma and the Conway, Kansas propane storage cluster are both within direct pipeline reach of Oklahoma suppliers. Bulk-storage proximity also flattens the seasonal curve: dealers can draw winter-fill volume from Conway rather than competing for short-haul truck capacity at peak demand.
PADD 2 supply, South-region climate.
For petroleum, EIA places Oklahoma in PADD 2 (Midwest), the district anchored by Conway, even though the site groups it in the South census region. That pairing is the whole story: PADD 2 wholesale access keeps supply cheap, while a milder South-region winter than the upper Midwest keeps total household gallons lower than a Wisconsin or Minnesota home burns.
A demand base that is not only winter.
Oklahoma is a top-five US wheat producer with heavy cattle and poultry operations. Grain dryers, irrigation engines, livestock barn heaters and crop-dusting all consume propane in commercial volume. On top of that, recurring tornado-season outages in spring and December-to-February ice storms give Oklahoma one of the higher residential standby-generator install rates in the US, and those generators run mostly on propane. Both loads sustain year-round route economics in counties where residential demand alone would be too thin to support dense competition.
Gas grid versus propane share.
The Oklahoma City and Tulsa metros run overwhelmingly on Oklahoma Natural Gas mains, so the propane customer base is concentrated in rural and exurban counties and in metro grill-and-generator use. That split concentrates propane demand where routes are longest, which is why rural eastern Oklahoma quotes can sit a little above the state average even though the state average is among the lowest in the country.
Buying propane well in Oklahoma: four moves that change the bill
In Oklahoma the gap between a careless fill and a well-run account is usually a few hundred dollars a year, most of it in these four decisions.
01
Confirm the LP Gas permit
Any operator filling LP-Gas containers in Oklahoma must hold a current LP Gas Administration Board permit under Title 52, Chapter 7 and Oklahoma Administrative Code Title 420. Permits expire every 31 August. Oklahoma has no self-service online lookup, so ask for the permit number and class and confirm it with the board at oklahoma.gov/lpgas.html.
02
Lock summer, not January
Wholesale bottoms in late spring and summer when heating demand is near zero. Most Oklahoma suppliers open pre-buy or cap-price enrolment from May through August. A rural home burning 1,000 gallons a year that locks even 20 to 30 cents cheaper banks $200 to $400 before the winter spot spike. Ask for a cap-price contract so you keep the saving if winter wholesale falls, and ask whether unused pre-paid gallons roll forward.
03
Quote all three supplier tiers
Oklahoma has a real three-tier market: national carriers, in-state regionals, and county family operators including the wheat-belt fuel suppliers. In rural counties the spread between the cheapest local and the priciest national quote can reach 40 to 60 cents a gallon, so pull one written quote from each tier. If you own your tank, say so up front: it removes the switching penalty leased-tank customers face.
04
Check OKDHS LIHEAP
Oklahoma runs LIHEAP directly through Oklahoma Human Services rather than Community Action Agencies. The winter heating benefit pays up to $500 toward propane for households at or below 130% of the Federal Poverty Level, from about $1,696 a month for one person to $5,867 a month for eight. A separate Energy Crisis Assistance Program covers empty tanks and disconnections in spring. Apply at OKDHSlive.org during the open enrolment window.
Rated by customers
Oklahoma propane dealers worth calling first
A short, hand-checked list with strong public review scores, spread across the state. Ratings were read from the platforms named in August 2026 and move over time; a high score is where to start, not a guarantee. Get three written quotes whoever you call.
Northeast Oklahoma / greater Tulsa
LaFerry's Propane
Park Hill, Oklahoma
4.9130+ reviews, Birdeye
Third-generation family company serving northeast Oklahoma since 1955, with branch locations across the Tulsa, Muskogee and Cherokee County area and residential, farm and commercial delivery.
See the reviews ›Oklahoma City metro
Lundy's Propane Gas Co
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
4.958 reviews, Birdeye
Long-running Oklahoma City propane and tank supplier with strong service marks across the metro for cylinder refills, tank sets and delivery.
See the reviews ›Oklahoma City metro
American Propane Gas Company
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
4.844 reviews, Birdeye
Independent Oklahoma City retailer with consistently high marks for responsive delivery and straightforward refill pricing.
See the reviews ›Oklahoma City metro
Pinnacle Propane
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
4.463 reviews, Birdeye
Multi-branch regional supplier serving central Oklahoma homes, farms and businesses, one of the larger operators in the OKC market.
See the reviews ›Northwest Oklahoma / wheat belt
Potter Oil Co.
Enid, Oklahoma
4.518 reviews, Birdeye
Enid-area fuel and propane supplier serving the Garfield County wheat belt, where propane runs grain dryers and rural home heat.
See the reviews ›Southeast Oklahoma
Dale's Propane
McAlester, Oklahoma
5.05 reviews, Birdeye
Small McAlester-area operator serving the rural southeast, where natural-gas mains do not reach and propane is the primary home fuel. Strong rating on a modest review base.
See the reviews ›Oklahoma propane, the questions people ask
Who should I call for propane in Oklahoma?
Start regionally. Northeast Oklahoma and the Tulsa area are served by long-established family operators such as LaFerry's Propane (serving the region since 1955). The Oklahoma City metro has several well-reviewed independents including Lundy's Propane, American Propane, and Pinnacle Propane. Northwest Oklahoma and the wheat belt are covered by fuel-and-propane suppliers like Potter Oil in Enid, and the rural southeast by smaller operators such as Dale's Propane near McAlester. Oklahoma publishes no per-dealer licence dataset we can mirror, so this page carries no full state registry: use the shortlist as a starting point, then enter your ZIP on the near-me finder to see the closest suppliers, and always confirm a current LP Gas Administration Board permit and get three written quotes before you sign.
Why is propane so cheap in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma sits on top of the supply chain. The Anadarko Basin, plus the SCOOP and STACK plays in central and western Oklahoma, are major natural-gas-liquids (NGL) producing zones, and propane is a core fractionation product of NGL processing. The Cushing, Oklahoma crude-oil hub and the Conway, Kansas propane storage cluster are both within pipeline reach of every Oklahoma supplier. That removes the long-haul rail and truck cost baked into Northeast and West Coast pricing. Although the site groups Oklahoma in the South by census region, EIA places it in PADD 2 (Midwest) for petroleum, drawing on the Conway storage hub. The EIA Oklahoma residential average of $2.27 a gallon is roughly 15% below the $2.67 national average, putting Oklahoma among the cheapest states in the South region and in the country.
Am I eligible for LIHEAP heating help in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is administered directly by Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS), not through Community Action Agencies. Eligibility uses gross monthly household income at 130% of the Federal Poverty Level: roughly $1,696/month for a one-person household up to $5,867/month for an eight-person household. The winter heating benefit pays up to $500 per household per heating season, sent directly to your propane supplier or utility. Apply online at OKDHSlive.org during the open enrollment window; the 2025-2026 winter heating component opened 6 January 2026. Have your most recent heating bill, photo ID, Social Security numbers, and income verification for all household members ready. A separate Energy Crisis Assistance Program opens in spring for households facing emergency disconnection or an empty tank. Households with a Native Nation citizen member can alternatively apply through Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, or other tribal energy-assistance programs (one route per fiscal year, not both).
How do I verify an Oklahoma propane dealer is licensed?
Every propane dealer, transporter, dispenser, and installer operating in Oklahoma must hold a permit from the LP Gas Administration Board, the state regulator under Oklahoma Statutes Title 52, Chapter 7 and Oklahoma Administrative Code Title 420. The board inspects bobtail trucks, bulk plants, dispensing stations, and consumer-tank installs against NFPA 58. Oklahoma LP-Gas permits expire annually on 31 August, so a permit is only current for the year it was issued. Oklahoma does not publish a self-service online per-dealer permit lookup the way some states do, so verification is direct: ask the company for its current LP Gas Administration Board permit number and class, then confirm it against the board's records. The board is at 3815 N Santa Fe Ave, Suite 117, Oklahoma City, with information at oklahoma.gov/lpgas.html. If a supplier quoting you cannot produce a current permit number, do not sign.
How does tornado and ice-storm season change propane demand in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma sits in the heart of Tornado Alley, and its demand profile is bimodal in a way most states are not. Standby generators sized 16-22 kW commonly run on propane, and a single multi-day grid outage after an EF2-plus tornado, a derecho, or an ice storm can burn 60-80 gallons from a residential tank. Rural eastern Oklahoma (Choctaw, McCurtain, Pushmataha counties) and the Tulsa-area exurbs carry the densest generator-propane base because grid restoration in those zones routinely runs several days after a major event. The December 2007 and October 2020 ice storms each left parts of rural Oklahoma without grid power for over a week. Top up your tank to at least 70% by late March before storm season opens, and again before the December-to-February ice-storm window.
Why does wheat-drying drive an autumn propane demand bump in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma is a top-five US wheat producer, and grain dryers on commercial and large farm operations burn substantial propane to bring grain moisture down to safe storage levels. Agricultural propane demand from wheat-drying, irrigation engines, brooder heaters in the cattle-and-poultry belt, and crop-dusting operations is a meaningful share of total Oklahoma propane use. Suppliers serving the western Oklahoma wheat belt (Garfield, Grant, Kingfisher, Major, Custer counties) typically reserve dryer-fill capacity during the drying windows. If you are a residential customer in those counties, your auto-fill schedule can shift around farm-fill priority weeks, so call your supplier in mid-September to confirm winter-fill timing.
Why is rural eastern Oklahoma propane different from OKC and Tulsa pricing?
Oklahoma City and Tulsa metro households almost universally heat with natural gas via Oklahoma Natural Gas (ONG), so propane is a niche fuel in the metros, used mostly for grills, pool heaters, and standby generators. Rural eastern Oklahoma (Choctaw, McCurtain, Pushmataha, LeFlore, Latimer counties) is the opposite: natural-gas distribution does not reach most of these counties, propane dominates residential heating, and the customer base supports denser supplier route economics. Per-gallon pricing in rural eastern Oklahoma can run slightly above the statewide $2.27 average because of longer delivery routes and smaller fills, but it is still well below national pricing. The pre-buy or cap-price tactic matters most for these households: annual use of 800 to 1,200 gallons makes a 20 to 30 cent per-gallon lock worth far more than for a metro grill-and-generator household burning 100 to 200 gallons.
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Propane prices today
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Prices by state
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What a fill costs
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How to pay less
Pre-buy timing, switching, owned versus leased tanks.
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Propane vs natural gas
Per-BTU economics for rural Oklahoma homes outside the ONG gas grid.