Propane Prices in Michigan
Michigan average residential propane price
$2.39 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $2.392
- Change vs last week
- ↑ $0.057 (+2.4%)
- Year ago
- $2.16
- Now up 10.8% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $0.25 below the U.S. average ($2.64)
- $0.28 above the Midwest average ($2.11)
- Michigan ranks #24 of 38 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↑ $0.057 (+2.4%)
Fill a 500-gallon tank
$956.80
Fuel only at the EIA average
Typical winter propane bill
$1,855
2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)
Cold-climate heat pump
$1,203
About $652 less than propane (our estimate)
Cost to fill a propane tank in Michigan
| Tank | Propane at 80% | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100-gallon tank | 80 gal | $191.36 |
| 250-gallon tank | 200 gal | $478.40 |
| 500-gallon tank | 400 gal | $956.80 |
| 1000-gallon tank | 800 gal | $1,913.60 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
Michigan propane price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Heating cost estimate for a typical Michigan home
A typical Michigan home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 776 gallons of propane over the winter, roughly $1,855 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 Michigan
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $5.854/gal | 494 gallons | $2,889 |
| Propane | $2.392/gal | 776 gallons | $1,855 |
| Natural gas | $1.35/therm | 709 therms | $958 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.210/kWh | 16,629 kWh | $3,492 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.210/kWh | 5,729 kWh | $1,203 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
Michigan propane prices at a glance
Michigan ranks #24 of 38 states for propane price this week, at $2.39 per gallon.
See also heating oil prices in Michigan.
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 Michigan today?
The average residential propane price in Michigan was $2.39 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 Michigan?
A 500-gallon tank holds about 400 gallons at the standard 80% fill, which is about $956.80 at $2.39 per gallon, fuel only.
Is propane cheaper than heating oil in Michigan?
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 Michigan, propane costs about $1,855 per winter and heating oil about $2,889.