Propane Prices in Iowa
Iowa average residential propane price
$1.67 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $1.667
- Change vs last week
- ↑ $0.034 (+2.1%)
- Year ago
- $1.52
- Now up 9.7% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $0.97 below the U.S. average ($2.64)
- $0.45 below the Midwest average ($2.11)
- Iowa ranks #37 of 38 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↑ $0.034 (+2.1%)
Fill a 500-gallon tank
$666.80
Fuel only at the EIA average
Typical winter propane bill
$1,362
2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)
Cold-climate heat pump
$900
About $462 less than propane (our estimate)
Cost to fill a propane tank in Iowa
| Tank | Propane at 80% | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100-gallon tank | 80 gal | $133.36 |
| 250-gallon tank | 200 gal | $333.40 |
| 500-gallon tank | 400 gal | $666.80 |
| 1000-gallon tank | 800 gal | $1,333.60 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
Iowa propane price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Heating cost estimate for a typical Iowa home
A typical Iowa home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 817 gallons of propane over the winter, roughly $1,362 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 Iowa
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $5.674/gal | 520 gallons | $2,950 |
| Propane | $1.667/gal | 817 gallons | $1,362 |
| Natural gas | $1.48/therm | 747 therms | $1,104 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.141/kWh | 17,515 kWh | $2,465 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.141/kWh | 6,393 kWh | $900 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
Iowa propane prices at a glance
Iowa ranks #37 of 38 states for propane price this week, at $1.67 per gallon.
See also heating oil prices in Iowa.
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 Illinois
- Propane prices in Minnesota
- Propane prices in Missouri
- Propane prices in Nebraska
- Propane prices in South Dakota
- Propane prices in Wisconsin
Propane prices in all states · Heating calculators
Frequently asked questions
What is the average propane price in Iowa today?
The average residential propane price in Iowa was $1.67 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 Iowa?
A 500-gallon tank holds about 400 gallons at the standard 80% fill, which is about $666.80 at $1.67 per gallon, fuel only.
Is propane cheaper than heating oil in Iowa?
Compare cost per unit of heat, not per gallon: a gallon of heating oil has more energy than a gallon of propane. In our typical-home estimate for Iowa, propane costs about $1,362 per winter and heating oil about $2,950.