Propane Prices in Minnesota
Minnesota average residential propane price
$1.96 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $1.964
- Change vs last week
- ↑ $0.063 (+3.3%)
- Year ago
- $1.81
- Now up 8.7% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $0.67 below the U.S. average ($2.64)
- $0.15 below the Midwest average ($2.11)
- Minnesota ranks #32 of 38 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↑ $0.063 (+3.3%)
Fill a 500-gallon tank
$785.60
Fuel only at the EIA average
Typical winter propane bill
$1,918
2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)
Cold-climate heat pump
$1,373
About $546 less than propane (our estimate)
Cost to fill a propane tank in Minnesota
| Tank | Propane at 80% | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100-gallon tank | 80 gal | $157.12 |
| 250-gallon tank | 200 gal | $392.80 |
| 500-gallon tank | 400 gal | $785.60 |
| 1000-gallon tank | 800 gal | $1,571.20 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
Minnesota propane price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Heating cost estimate for a typical Minnesota home
A typical Minnesota home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 977 gallons of propane over the winter, roughly $1,918 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 Minnesota
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $5.761/gal | 622 gallons | $3,581 |
| Propane | $1.964/gal | 977 gallons | $1,918 |
| Natural gas | $1.23/therm | 893 therms | $1,099 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.162/kWh | 20,943 kWh | $3,399 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.162/kWh | 8,457 kWh | $1,373 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
Minnesota propane prices at a glance
Minnesota ranks #32 of 38 states for propane price this week, at $1.96 per gallon.
See also heating oil prices in Minnesota.
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 Iowa
- Propane prices in North Dakota
- Propane prices in South Dakota
- Propane prices in Wisconsin
Propane prices in all states · Heating calculators
Frequently asked questions
What is the average propane price in Minnesota today?
The average residential propane price in Minnesota was $1.96 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 Minnesota?
A 500-gallon tank holds about 400 gallons at the standard 80% fill, which is about $785.60 at $1.96 per gallon, fuel only.
Is propane cheaper than heating oil in Minnesota?
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 Minnesota, propane costs about $1,918 per winter and heating oil about $3,581.