Propane Prices in Arkansas
Arkansas average residential propane price
$2.38 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $2.379
- Change vs last week
- ↑ $0.082 (+3.6%)
- Year ago
- $2.19
- Now up 8.5% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $0.26 below the U.S. average ($2.64)
- $0.56 below the Gulf Coast average ($2.94)
- Arkansas ranks #25 of 38 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↑ $0.082 (+3.6%)
Fill a 500-gallon tank
$951.60
Fuel only at the EIA average
Typical winter propane bill
$1,005
2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)
Cold-climate heat pump
$352
About $653 less than propane (our estimate)
Cost to fill a propane tank in Arkansas
| Tank | Propane at 80% | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100-gallon tank | 80 gal | $190.32 |
| 250-gallon tank | 200 gal | $475.80 |
| 500-gallon tank | 400 gal | $951.60 |
| 1000-gallon tank | 800 gal | $1,903.20 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
Arkansas propane price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Heating cost estimate for a typical Arkansas home
A typical Arkansas home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 423 gallons of propane over the winter, roughly $1,005 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 Arkansas
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $6.138/gal (U.S. average) | 269 gallons | $1,651 |
| Propane | $2.379/gal | 423 gallons | $1,005 |
| Natural gas | $2.61/therm | 386 therms | $1,009 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.135/kWh | 9,061 kWh | $1,220 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.135/kWh | 2,614 kWh | $352 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
Arkansas propane prices at a glance
Arkansas ranks #25 of 38 states for propane price this week, at $2.38 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 Arkansas today?
The average residential propane price in Arkansas was $2.38 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 Arkansas?
A 500-gallon tank holds about 400 gallons at the standard 80% fill, which is about $951.60 at $2.38 per gallon, fuel only.