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Propane prices near me

Enter your ZIP code for your state's current price per gallon and the closest verified propane dealers. No quote form, no sign-up, direct phone numbers.

Dealer coverage: 5,640 geocoded verified dealers across 20 states, sourced from state-authority licensing registries. State prices from the EIA residential propane survey. We add states as their public licensing data becomes accessible.

Why your local propane price is not the national number

The headline US average ($2.67/gal) hides a wide spread. Your real per-gallon price is set locally, and two households in neighbouring counties can pay very different rates. These are the factors that move your number:

Distance from the bulk plant

Every mile of delivery adds cost. Homes at the end of a long rural route pay more than a town sitting next to a distributor's storage.

Local competition

An area with three or four competing dealers has lower prices than a single-supplier town. Competition is the strongest lever on your rate.

Delivery route density

Suppliers price tighter where they already run a dense route. A new customer off the beaten path can carry a surcharge.

Tank ownership

Renting your tank locks you to one supplier's price. Owning it lets you take quotes from every dealer on the list and switch freely.

The practical move: use your state price above as the number to beat, pull the closest dealers, and call three of them. Ask each for the per-gallon price, delivery fee, tank rental, minimum delivery, and whether they offer a summer pre-buy. See our full guide to lowering your propane bill and when to buy.

Propane prices near me: common questions

How do I find propane prices near me?
Enter your ZIP code in the tool above. It returns your state's current residential propane price per gallon (from the EIA survey) and the closest verified propane dealers we have on file, with direct phone numbers. There is no quote form and no sign-up. For your exact delivered price you still call two or three local dealers, because the per-gallon rate depends on your delivery volume, tank ownership, and contract.
Why is propane cheaper in some towns than others nearby?
Two homes 30 miles apart can pay very different rates. The biggest local drivers are distance from the nearest bulk plant (delivery cost), how many dealers compete in your area, delivery route density, and whether you own or rent your tank. Rural customers at the end of a long route often pay more than a town with three competing suppliers.
Are the prices shown my exact local price?
No. The per-gallon figure is the EIA residential average for your state, the best public benchmark, but your delivered price varies by supplier, volume, and season. Use it as the number to beat when you call dealers. If a quote is well above your state average, ask why or call the next dealer on the list.
How many propane dealers should I call?
At least three. Per-gallon quotes for the same delivery can vary 20 to 50 percent between suppliers in the same area. Ask each for the per-gallon price, delivery fee, tank rental cost, minimum delivery, and whether summer pre-buy is available. Owning your tank lets you switch suppliers freely and usually saves the most.

Updated 27 June 2026. State prices from the EIA residential propane survey. Dealer listings from state-authority licensing registries.

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