Propane Prices in Maine
Maine average residential propane price
$3.54 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $3.536
- Change vs last week
- ↑ $0.014 (+0.4%)
- Year ago
- $3.12
- Now up 13.3% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $0.90 above the U.S. average ($2.64)
- $0.24 below the New England average ($3.78)
- Maine ranks #12 of 38 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↑ $0.014 (+0.4%)
Fill a 500-gallon tank
$1,414.40
Fuel only at the EIA average
Typical winter propane bill
$3,115
2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)
Cold-climate heat pump
$2,024
About $1,091 less than propane (our estimate)
Cost to fill a propane tank in Maine
| Tank | Propane at 80% | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100-gallon tank | 80 gal | $282.88 |
| 250-gallon tank | 200 gal | $707.20 |
| 500-gallon tank | 400 gal | $1,414.40 |
| 1000-gallon tank | 800 gal | $2,828.80 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
Maine propane price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Heating cost estimate for a typical Maine home
A typical Maine home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 881 gallons of propane over the winter, roughly $3,115 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 Maine
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $5.969/gal | 561 gallons | $3,346 |
| Propane | $3.536/gal | 881 gallons | $3,115 |
| Natural gas | $2.62/therm | 806 therms | $2,110 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.293/kWh | 18,888 kWh | $5,531 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.293/kWh | 6,912 kWh | $2,024 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
Maine propane prices at a glance
Maine ranks #12 of 38 states for propane price this week, at $3.54 per gallon.
See also heating oil prices in Maine.
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 Maine today?
The average residential propane price in Maine 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 Maine?
A 500-gallon tank holds about 400 gallons at the standard 80% fill, which is about $1,414.40 at $3.54 per gallon, fuel only.
Is propane cheaper than heating oil in Maine?
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 Maine, propane costs about $3,115 per winter and heating oil about $3,346.