Propane Refill Prices by State: 2026 Regional Heatmap
Retail propane refill prices vary 46% across the US. Northeast pays the most; Gulf Coast pays the least. EIA regional baseline data with retail markup estimates.
Regional Price Heatmap (click to explore)
Region Detail
Furthest from Gulf Coast supply. Heavy winter heating demand from 4+ million residential propane users. Limited pipeline access. Maine and Vermont are among the most expensive states in the country.
Moderate pricing. Good pipeline access to Gulf Coast supply. Strong rural propane use in agricultural states (grain drying, space heating). Price spikes in North Dakota and Minnesota during peak winter.
Lowest prices. Proximity to Gulf Coast production and storage. Mild winters mean lower residential demand, keeping retail prices competitive. Texas and Louisiana are at the absolute bottom of the national range.
Variable by sub-region. California and Hawaii are among the most expensive (Hawaii: $4.15+/gal due to ocean transport). Mountain West and Nevada are more moderate. Strong RV market drives healthy retailer density.
State-Level Price Reference (2026)
EIA prices are residential delivery rates. Retail refill markup: add 20-50% for BBQ-tank refill at stations.
| State | Region | EIA $/gal | Retail refill est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | South | $1.96 | $2.60-$3.20 |
| Louisiana | South | $2.15 | $2.70-$3.30 |
| Florida | South | $2.44 | $2.80-$3.50 |
| Oklahoma | South | $2.20 | $2.70-$3.35 |
| Georgia | South | $2.35 | $2.80-$3.45 |
| Tennessee | South | $2.50 | $2.90-$3.55 |
| Iowa | Midwest | $2.80 | $3.00-$3.80 |
| Ohio | Midwest | $2.90 | $3.10-$3.90 |
| Michigan | Midwest | $3.05 | $3.20-$4.00 |
| Illinois | Midwest | $2.95 | $3.10-$3.90 |
| Minnesota | Midwest | $3.15 | $3.30-$4.10 |
| Wisconsin | Midwest | $3.20 | $3.35-$4.15 |
| California | West | $3.45 | $3.60-$4.50 |
| Oregon | West | $3.10 | $3.25-$4.10 |
| Washington | West | $3.05 | $3.20-$4.00 |
| Colorado | West | $2.90 | $3.10-$3.90 |
| New York | Northeast | $3.40 | $3.55-$4.40 |
| Massachusetts | Northeast | $3.65 | $3.80-$4.60 |
| Maine | Northeast | $3.90 | $4.00-$4.80 |
| Connecticut | Northeast | $3.70 | $3.85-$4.65 |
| New Hampshire | Northeast | $3.75 | $3.90-$4.70 |
| Hawaii | West | $4.15 | $4.30-$5.20 |
Source: EIA Residential Propane Prices by State, April 2026. Retail estimates add 30-50% for station overhead and smaller transaction size. For residential delivery rates, see propanecostpergallon.com.
Why Do Propane Prices Vary So Much by State?
Four factors drive regional propane price variation:
About 60% of US propane comes from natural gas processing plants concentrated in the Gulf Coast region. Transportation cost increases linearly with distance. Northeast states are 1,500+ miles from these centers.
The South has dense pipeline access to propane storage. The Northeast relies more on tanker delivery, which is less efficient and more expensive per gallon.
Northeastern states have 4+ million residential propane heating customers. Winter heating demand concentrates buying into a short window, creating supply pressure that keeps prices high year-round.
Retailer labor, rent, and compliance costs are higher in the Northeast and California, adding to the per-gallon price at refill stations.