Propane Prices in Missouri
Missouri average residential propane price
$2.13 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $2.129
- Change vs last week
- ↑ $0.068 (+3.3%)
- Year ago
- $1.94
- Now up 9.5% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $0.51 below the U.S. average ($2.64)
- $0.02 above the Midwest average ($2.11)
- Missouri ranks #30 of 38 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↑ $0.068 (+3.3%)
Fill a 500-gallon tank
$851.60
Fuel only at the EIA average
Typical winter propane bill
$1,309
2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)
Cold-climate heat pump
$590
About $719 less than propane (our estimate)
Cost to fill a propane tank in Missouri
| Tank | Propane at 80% | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100-gallon tank | 80 gal | $170.32 |
| 250-gallon tank | 200 gal | $425.80 |
| 500-gallon tank | 400 gal | $851.60 |
| 1000-gallon tank | 800 gal | $1,703.20 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
Missouri propane price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Heating cost estimate for a typical Missouri home
A typical Missouri home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 615 gallons of propane over the winter, roughly $1,309 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 Missouri
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $5.866/gal (regional average) | 391 gallons | $2,296 |
| Propane | $2.129/gal | 615 gallons | $1,309 |
| Natural gas | $2.18/therm | 562 therms | $1,224 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.139/kWh | 13,186 kWh | $1,832 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.139/kWh | 4,245 kWh | $590 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
Missouri propane prices at a glance
Missouri ranks #30 of 38 states for propane price this week, at $2.13 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 Illinois
- Propane prices in Iowa
- Propane prices in Kansas
- Propane prices in Kentucky
- Propane prices in Nebraska
- Propane prices in Oklahoma
Propane prices in all states · Heating calculators
Frequently asked questions
What is the average propane price in Missouri today?
The average residential propane price in Missouri was $2.13 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 Missouri?
A 500-gallon tank holds about 400 gallons at the standard 80% fill, which is about $851.60 at $2.13 per gallon, fuel only.