Propane Prices in Massachusetts
Massachusetts average residential propane price
$3.50 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $3.500
- Change vs last week
- ↓ $0.007 (−0.2%)
- Year ago
- $3.35
- Now up 4.4% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $0.86 above the U.S. average ($2.64)
- $0.27 below the New England average ($3.78)
- Massachusetts ranks #14 of 38 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↓ $0.007 (−0.2%)
Fill a 500-gallon tank
$1,400.00
Fuel only at the EIA average
Typical winter propane bill
$2,490
2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)
Cold-climate heat pump
$1,524
About $966 less than propane (our estimate)
Cost to fill a propane tank in Massachusetts
| Tank | Propane at 80% | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100-gallon tank | 80 gal | $280.00 |
| 250-gallon tank | 200 gal | $700.00 |
| 500-gallon tank | 400 gal | $1,400.00 |
| 1000-gallon tank | 800 gal | $2,800.00 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
Massachusetts propane price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Heating cost estimate for a typical Massachusetts home
A typical Massachusetts home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 711 gallons of propane over the winter, roughly $2,490 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 Massachusetts
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $6.116/gal | 453 gallons | $2,769 |
| Propane | $3.500/gal | 711 gallons | $2,490 |
| Natural gas | $2.64/therm | 651 therms | $1,720 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.304/kWh | 15,255 kWh | $4,636 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.304/kWh | 5,016 kWh | $1,524 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
Massachusetts propane prices at a glance
Massachusetts ranks #14 of 38 states for propane price this week, at $3.50 per gallon.
See also heating oil prices in Massachusetts.
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 Connecticut
- Propane prices in New Hampshire
- Propane prices in Rhode Island
- Propane prices in Vermont
Propane prices in all states · Heating calculators
Frequently asked questions
What is the average propane price in Massachusetts today?
The average residential propane price in Massachusetts was $3.50 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 Massachusetts?
A 500-gallon tank holds about 400 gallons at the standard 80% fill, which is about $1,400.00 at $3.50 per gallon, fuel only.
Is propane cheaper than heating oil in Massachusetts?
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 Massachusetts, propane costs about $2,490 per winter and heating oil about $2,769.