Propane Prices in Alabama
Alabama average residential propane price
$3.54 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $3.535
- Change vs last week
- ↑ $0.014 (+0.4%)
- Year ago
- $3.44
- Now up 2.8% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $0.90 above the U.S. average ($2.64)
- $0.60 above the Gulf Coast average ($2.94)
- Alabama ranks #13 of 38 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↑ $0.014 (+0.4%)
Fill a 500-gallon tank
$1,414.00
Fuel only at the EIA average
Typical winter propane bill
$1,181
2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)
Cold-climate heat pump
$326
About $855 less than propane (our estimate)
Cost to fill a propane tank in Alabama
| Tank | Propane at 80% | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100-gallon tank | 80 gal | $282.80 |
| 250-gallon tank | 200 gal | $707.00 |
| 500-gallon tank | 400 gal | $1,414.00 |
| 1000-gallon tank | 800 gal | $2,828.00 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
Alabama propane price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Heating cost estimate for a typical Alabama home
A typical Alabama home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 334 gallons of propane over the winter, roughly $1,181 at this week's price. That is an estimate; change the inputs in the calculator.
Assumes 2,000 sq ft, average insulation, AFUE 0.8, and normal October–March weather (NOAA 1991–2020).
Propane vs other heating fuels in Alabama
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $6.138/gal (U.S. average) | 213 gallons | $1,306 |
| Propane | $3.535/gal | 334 gallons | $1,181 |
| Natural gas | $2.04/therm | 306 therms | $625 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.165/kWh | 7,166 kWh | $1,181 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.165/kWh | 1,980 kWh | $326 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
Alabama propane prices at a glance
Alabama ranks #13 of 38 states for propane price this week, at $3.54 per gallon.
Prices come from EIA's weekly survey and do not include taxes or delivery fees. For a full explanation, read our methodology.
Nearby states
Propane prices in all states · Heating calculators
Frequently asked questions
What is the average propane price in Alabama today?
The average residential propane price in Alabama was $3.54 per gallon for the week of Oct 12, 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (excluding taxes).
How much does it cost to fill a 500-gallon propane tank in Alabama?
A 500-gallon tank holds about 400 gallons at the standard 80% fill, which is about $1,414.00 at $3.54 per gallon, fuel only.