Propane Prices in Mississippi
Mississippi average residential propane price
$3.06 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $3.064
- Change vs last week
- ↑ $0.017 (+0.6%)
- Year ago
- $2.97
- Now up 3.1% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $0.43 above the U.S. average ($2.64)
- $0.12 above the Gulf Coast average ($2.94)
- Mississippi ranks #19 of 38 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↑ $0.017 (+0.6%)
Fill a 500-gallon tank
$1,225.60
Fuel only at the EIA average
Typical winter propane bill
$941
2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)
Cold-climate heat pump
$269
About $672 less than propane (our estimate)
Cost to fill a propane tank in Mississippi
| Tank | Propane at 80% | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100-gallon tank | 80 gal | $245.12 |
| 250-gallon tank | 200 gal | $612.80 |
| 500-gallon tank | 400 gal | $1,225.60 |
| 1000-gallon tank | 800 gal | $2,451.20 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
Mississippi propane price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Heating cost estimate for a typical Mississippi home
A typical Mississippi home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 307 gallons of propane over the winter, roughly $941 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 Mississippi
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $6.138/gal (U.S. average) | 195 gallons | $1,199 |
| Propane | $3.064/gal | 307 gallons | $941 |
| Natural gas | $2.23/therm | 281 therms | $626 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.149/kWh | 6,582 kWh | $983 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.149/kWh | 1,801 kWh | $269 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
Mississippi propane prices at a glance
Mississippi ranks #19 of 38 states for propane price this week, at $3.06 per gallon.
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 Mississippi today?
The average residential propane price in Mississippi was $3.06 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 Mississippi?
A 500-gallon tank holds about 400 gallons at the standard 80% fill, which is about $1,225.60 at $3.06 per gallon, fuel only.