Propane Prices in Maryland
Maryland average residential propane price
$3.86 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $3.864
- Change vs last week
- ↑ $0.116 (+3.1%)
- Year ago
- $3.48
- Now up 11.0% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $1.23 above the U.S. average ($2.64)
- $0.28 above the Central Atlantic average ($3.58)
- Maryland ranks #5 of 38 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↑ $0.116 (+3.1%)
Fill a 500-gallon tank
$1,545.60
Fuel only at the EIA average
Typical winter propane bill
$2,124
2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)
Cold-climate heat pump
$800
About $1,325 less than propane (our estimate)
Cost to fill a propane tank in Maryland
| Tank | Propane at 80% | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100-gallon tank | 80 gal | $309.12 |
| 250-gallon tank | 200 gal | $772.80 |
| 500-gallon tank | 400 gal | $1,545.60 |
| 1000-gallon tank | 800 gal | $3,091.20 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
Maryland propane price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Heating cost estimate for a typical Maryland home
A typical Maryland home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 550 gallons of propane over the winter, roughly $2,124 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 Maryland
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $6.246/gal | 350 gallons | $2,186 |
| Propane | $3.864/gal | 550 gallons | $2,124 |
| Natural gas | $1.87/therm | 503 therms | $942 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.223/kWh | 11,789 kWh | $2,630 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.223/kWh | 3,584 kWh | $800 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
Maryland propane prices at a glance
Maryland ranks #5 of 38 states for propane price this week, at $3.86 per gallon.
See also heating oil prices in Maryland.
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 Maryland today?
The average residential propane price in Maryland was $3.86 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 Maryland?
A 500-gallon tank holds about 400 gallons at the standard 80% fill, which is about $1,545.60 at $3.86 per gallon, fuel only.
Is propane cheaper than heating oil in Maryland?
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 Maryland, propane costs about $2,124 per winter and heating oil about $2,186.