Propane Prices by State: All 50 States Compared (2026)
Current residential propane prices from EIA data, April 2026. State averages include delivery; actual prices vary by supplier and location.
Latest EIA residential propane price
Source: EIA SHOPP residential propane 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 13 May 2026.
Propane Prices by Region
Northeast
$3.69
avg/gal
Lowest: Pennsylvania $3.08
Highest: Connecticut $4.12
Highest: Connecticut $4.12
Midwest
$2.07
avg/gal
Lowest: Nebraska $1.64
Highest: Ohio $2.69
Highest: Ohio $2.69
South
$3.26
avg/gal
Lowest: Oklahoma $2.27
Highest: Florida $4.71
Highest: Florida $4.71
West
$2.88
avg/gal
Lowest: Montana $2.12
Highest: Hawaii $4.15
Highest: Hawaii $4.15
5 Cheapest States for Propane
#1 Nebraska$1.64/gal
Region: Midwest | Annual (1k gal): $1,642
#2 Iowa$1.66/gal
Region: Midwest | Annual (1k gal): $1,660
#3 North Dakota$1.70/gal
Region: Midwest | Annual (1k gal): $1,700
#4 South Dakota$1.84/gal
Region: Midwest | Annual (1k gal): $1,840
#5 Kansas$1.98/gal
Region: Midwest | Annual (1k gal): $1,977
Why these states are cheapest: The top of this list is dominated by Midwest states. Proximity to PADD 2 (Conway, Kansas) and PADD 3 (Mont Belvieu, Texas) propane storage, agricultural customer base providing year-round demand, and competitive rural-supplier density combine to keep retail per-gallon rates below the national average.
5 Most Expensive States for Propane
#1 Florida$4.71/gal
Region: South | Annual (1k gal): $4,706
#2 Hawaii$4.15/gal
Region: West | Annual (1k gal): $4,150
#3 Connecticut$4.12/gal
Region: Northeast | Annual (1k gal): $4,116
#4 Alaska$3.85/gal
Region: West | Annual (1k gal): $3,850
#5 New Jersey$3.82/gal
Region: Northeast | Annual (1k gal): $3,821
Why these states are most expensive: The top of this list is dominated by South and West and Northeast states. Distance from Gulf Coast production, heating-oil-dominant residential mix limiting propane scale, rural delivery routes through mountain and coastal communities, and severe-winter peak demand combine to push retail rates well above the national average.
Detailed State Guides
Deeper analysis for the eight states where propane is the dominant winter heating fuel: weekly EIA price history, supplier pricing notes, and seasonal buying tips.
Alabama
$3.52/gal
Full Alabama guide
Alaska
$3.85/gal
Full Alaska guide
Arizona
$2.72/gal
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Arkansas
$2.37/gal
Full Arkansas guide
California
$3.42/gal
Full California guide
Colorado
$2.30/gal
Full Colorado guide
Connecticut
$4.12/gal
Full Connecticut guide
Delaware
$3.73/gal
Full Delaware guide
Florida
$4.71/gal
Full Florida guide
Georgia
$3.16/gal
Full Georgia guide
Hawaii
$4.15/gal
Full Hawaii guide
Idaho
$2.40/gal
Full Idaho guide
Illinois
$2.03/gal
Full Illinois guide
Indiana
$2.63/gal
Full Indiana guide
Iowa
$1.66/gal
Full Iowa guide
Kansas
$1.98/gal
Full Kansas guide
Kentucky
$2.94/gal
Full Kentucky guide
Louisiana
$2.93/gal
Full Louisiana guide
Maine
$3.52/gal
Full Maine guide
Maryland
$3.74/gal
Full Maryland guide
Massachusetts
$3.65/gal
Full Massachusetts guide
Michigan
$2.37/gal
Full Michigan guide
Minnesota
$2.06/gal
Full Minnesota guide
Mississippi
$3.05/gal
Full Mississippi guide
Missouri
$2.21/gal
Full Missouri guide
Montana
$2.12/gal
Full Montana guide
Nebraska
$1.64/gal
Full Nebraska guide
Nevada
$2.95/gal
Full Nevada guide
New Hampshire
$3.78/gal
Full New Hampshire guide
New Jersey
$3.82/gal
Full New Jersey guide
New Mexico
$2.93/gal
Full New Mexico guide
New York
$3.75/gal
Full New York guide
North Carolina
$3.45/gal
Full North Carolina guide
North Dakota
$1.70/gal
Full North Dakota guide
Ohio
$2.69/gal
Full Ohio guide
Oklahoma
$2.27/gal
Full Oklahoma guide
Oregon
$2.98/gal
Full Oregon guide
Pennsylvania
$3.08/gal
Full Pennsylvania guide
Rhode Island
$3.76/gal
Full Rhode Island guide
South Carolina
$3.51/gal
Full South Carolina guide
South Dakota
$1.84/gal
Full South Dakota guide
Tennessee
$3.25/gal
Full Tennessee guide
Texas
$2.99/gal
Full Texas guide
Utah
$2.34/gal
Full Utah guide
Vermont
$3.73/gal
Full Vermont guide
Virginia
$3.56/gal
Full Virginia guide
Washington
$3.02/gal
Full Washington guide
West Virginia
$3.51/gal
Full West Virginia guide
Wisconsin
$2.07/gal
Full Wisconsin guide
Wyoming
$2.27/gal
Full Wyoming guide
All 50 States: Residential Propane Prices (April 2026)
| State | Region | Price/gal | 500-gal Fill Cost | 1,000-gal Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | Midwest | $1.64 | $657 | $1,642 |
| Iowa | Midwest | $1.66 | $664 | $1,660 |
| North Dakota | Midwest | $1.70 | $680 | $1,700 |
| South Dakota | Midwest | $1.84 | $736 | $1,840 |
| Kansas | Midwest | $1.98 | $791 | $1,977 |
| Illinois | Midwest | $2.03 | $810 | $2,026 |
| Minnesota | Midwest | $2.06 | $822 | $2,056 |
| Wisconsin | Midwest | $2.07 | $826 | $2,066 |
| Montana | West | $2.12 | $848 | $2,121 |
| Missouri | Midwest | $2.21 | $884 | $2,209 |
| Wyoming | West | $2.27 | $906 | $2,266 |
| Oklahoma | South | $2.27 | $909 | $2,272 |
| Colorado | West | $2.30 | $921 | $2,302 |
| Utah | West | $2.34 | $935 | $2,337 |
| Arkansas | South | $2.37 | $947 | $2,367 |
| Michigan | Midwest | $2.37 | $948 | $2,370 |
| Idaho | West | $2.40 | $959 | $2,397 |
| Indiana | Midwest | $2.63 | $1,054 | $2,634 |
| Ohio | Midwest | $2.69 | $1,078 | $2,695 |
| Arizona | West | $2.72 | $1,088 | $2,720 |
| Louisiana | South | $2.93 | $1,172 | $2,929 |
| New Mexico | West | $2.93 | $1,172 | $2,929 |
| Kentucky | South | $2.94 | $1,174 | $2,936 |
| Nevada | West | $2.95 | $1,180 | $2,950 |
| Oregon | West | $2.98 | $1,192 | $2,980 |
| Texas | South | $2.99 | $1,196 | $2,989 |
| Washington | West | $3.02 | $1,208 | $3,020 |
| Mississippi | South | $3.05 | $1,221 | $3,052 |
| Pennsylvania | Northeast | $3.08 | $1,233 | $3,083 |
| Georgia | South | $3.16 | $1,266 | $3,164 |
| Tennessee | South | $3.25 | $1,299 | $3,248 |
| California | West | $3.42 | $1,368 | $3,420 |
| North Carolina | South | $3.45 | $1,380 | $3,450 |
| South Carolina | South | $3.51 | $1,405 | $3,512 |
| West Virginia | South | $3.51 | $1,405 | $3,512 |
| Alabama | South | $3.52 | $1,406 | $3,516 |
| Maine | Northeast | $3.52 | $1,409 | $3,523 |
| Virginia | South | $3.56 | $1,426 | $3,565 |
| Massachusetts | Northeast | $3.65 | $1,460 | $3,649 |
| Delaware | Northeast | $3.73 | $1,492 | $3,731 |
| Vermont | Northeast | $3.73 | $1,493 | $3,733 |
| Maryland | South | $3.74 | $1,496 | $3,741 |
| New York | Northeast | $3.75 | $1,499 | $3,747 |
| Rhode Island | Northeast | $3.76 | $1,503 | $3,757 |
| New Hampshire | Northeast | $3.78 | $1,512 | $3,780 |
| New Jersey | Northeast | $3.82 | $1,528 | $3,821 |
| Alaska | West | $3.85 | $1,540 | $3,850 |
| Connecticut | Northeast | $4.12 | $1,646 | $4,116 |
| Hawaii | West | $4.15 | $1,660 | $4,150 |
| Florida | South | $4.71 | $1,882 | $4,706 |
Source: EIA residential propane price survey, April 2026. Table sorted by price, cheapest first. Fill cost based on 80% fill rule (400 gal usable for 500-gal tank).
Regional Price Analysis
Northeast
$3.57 avg/gal
Furthest from Gulf Coast production. Cold winters create peak demand December through February. Limited pipeline and storage infrastructure. Higher labor and operating costs. New England states cluster at $3.68 to $3.95/gal.
States: CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, DE, MD
South
$2.44 avg/gal
Home to most US propane production (Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma). Short transportation distances. Mild winters reduce peak demand spikes. Competitive market with many suppliers. Texas at $2.18/gal is the national benchmark for low prices.
States: TX, LA, OK, AR, MS, AL, GA, SC, NC, FL, KY, TN, VA, WV
Midwest
$2.47 avg/gal
Reasonable proximity to Gulf Coast via pipeline. Large agricultural market creates volume and competition. Iowa and Kansas benefit from both supply access and large rural propane markets. Illinois at $2.71 is the highest in the region due to Chicago metro costs.
States: IA, KS, NE, SD, ND, MN, WI, MI, IN, OH, MO, IL
West
$3.04 avg/gal
Huge variation within the region. Hawaii at $4.15 (Pacific shipping) drives the average up. Contiguous western states average closer to $2.65 to $3.00. Oregon and Washington have above-average prices due to limited pipeline access. Mountain states vary by distance to production.
States: HI, AK, CA, OR, WA, NV, AZ, NM, CO, UT, ID, MT, WY
State Pricing FAQ
Which state has the cheapest propane?
Texas consistently has the lowest residential propane prices, averaging $2.18 per gallon in April 2026. Louisiana, Oklahoma, Iowa, and Kansas also offer below-average prices due to proximity to Gulf Coast propane production and competitive local markets. The South region overall averages $2.44/gal.
Why is propane so expensive in the Northeast?
Northeast propane prices are 30 to 50% above the national average due to four factors: distance from Gulf Coast production (adding $0.40 to $0.80/gal in transport costs), peak winter demand concentrated in December through February, limited regional storage capacity, and higher overall cost of living and labor. Vermont ($3.95/gal) and Massachusetts ($3.89/gal) are consistently the most expensive states.
Do propane prices vary within a state?
Yes, significantly. Urban areas with multiple competing suppliers typically see prices 10 to 20% below rural areas where one or two suppliers have less competition. Distance from delivery routes matters too. Remote rural customers may pay $0.30 to $0.60 more per gallon than customers on a main delivery route. State averages are just that - averages.
How often do state propane prices change?
EIA surveys residential propane prices weekly. Prices fluctuate weekly based on wholesale propane commodity prices, crude oil movements, and seasonal demand. Individual supplier prices may change monthly or when you place an order. The state averages shown here reflect April 2026 EIA survey data.
Why is Hawaii so expensive for propane?
Hawaii propane prices are the highest in the nation at $4.15/gal because propane must be shipped across the Pacific Ocean, adding significant transportation cost. Hawaii has no pipeline connections to mainland production and relies entirely on imported LPG. The state also has higher labor costs, permitting costs, and a small market that limits competitive pricing pressure.