Propane Prices in Kentucky
Kentucky average residential propane price
$2.79 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $2.790
- Change vs last week
- ↑ $0.089 (+3.3%)
- Year ago
- $2.46
- Now up 13.3% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $0.15 above the U.S. average ($2.64)
- $0.68 above the Midwest average ($2.11)
- Kentucky ranks #20 of 38 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↑ $0.089 (+3.3%)
Fill a 500-gallon tank
$1,116.00
Fuel only at the EIA average
Typical winter propane bill
$1,506
2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)
Cold-climate heat pump
$497
About $1,009 less than propane (our estimate)
Cost to fill a propane tank in Kentucky
| Tank | Propane at 80% | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100-gallon tank | 80 gal | $223.20 |
| 250-gallon tank | 200 gal | $558.00 |
| 500-gallon tank | 400 gal | $1,116.00 |
| 1000-gallon tank | 800 gal | $2,232.00 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
Kentucky propane price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Heating cost estimate for a typical Kentucky home
A typical Kentucky home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 540 gallons of propane over the winter, roughly $1,506 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 Kentucky
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $5.857/gal | 344 gallons | $2,012 |
| Propane | $2.790/gal | 540 gallons | $1,506 |
| Natural gas | $2.30/therm | 494 therms | $1,135 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.140/kWh | 11,574 kWh | $1,619 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.140/kWh | 3,551 kWh | $497 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
Kentucky propane prices at a glance
Kentucky ranks #20 of 38 states for propane price this week, at $2.79 per gallon.
See also heating oil prices in Kentucky.
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 Indiana
- Propane prices in Missouri
- Propane prices in Ohio
- Propane prices in Tennessee
Propane prices in all states · Heating calculators
Frequently asked questions
What is the average propane price in Kentucky today?
The average residential propane price in Kentucky was $2.79 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 Kentucky?
A 500-gallon tank holds about 400 gallons at the standard 80% fill, which is about $1,116.00 at $2.79 per gallon, fuel only.
Is propane cheaper than heating oil in Kentucky?
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 Kentucky, propane costs about $1,506 per winter and heating oil about $2,012.