Propane Prices in Nebraska
Nebraska average residential propane price
$1.72 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $1.718
- Change vs last week
- ↑ $0.025 (+1.5%)
- Year ago
- $1.58
- Now up 8.5% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $0.92 below the U.S. average ($2.64)
- $0.39 below the Midwest average ($2.11)
- Nebraska ranks #36 of 38 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↑ $0.025 (+1.5%)
Fill a 500-gallon tank
$687.20
Fuel only at the EIA average
Typical winter propane bill
$1,287
2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)
Cold-climate heat pump
$720
About $567 less than propane (our estimate)
Cost to fill a propane tank in Nebraska
| Tank | Propane at 80% | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100-gallon tank | 80 gal | $137.44 |
| 250-gallon tank | 200 gal | $343.60 |
| 500-gallon tank | 400 gal | $687.20 |
| 1000-gallon tank | 800 gal | $1,374.40 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
Nebraska propane price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Heating cost estimate for a typical Nebraska home
A typical Nebraska home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 749 gallons of propane over the winter, roughly $1,287 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 Nebraska
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $5.472/gal | 477 gallons | $2,609 |
| Propane | $1.718/gal | 749 gallons | $1,287 |
| Natural gas | $1.61/therm | 685 therms | $1,105 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.129/kWh | 16,067 kWh | $2,072 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.129/kWh | 5,581 kWh | $720 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
Nebraska propane prices at a glance
Nebraska ranks #36 of 38 states for propane price this week, at $1.72 per gallon.
See also heating oil prices in Nebraska.
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 Kansas
- Propane prices in Missouri
- Propane prices in South Dakota
Propane prices in all states · Heating calculators
Frequently asked questions
What is the average propane price in Nebraska today?
The average residential propane price in Nebraska was $1.72 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 Nebraska?
A 500-gallon tank holds about 400 gallons at the standard 80% fill, which is about $687.20 at $1.72 per gallon, fuel only.
Is propane cheaper than heating oil in Nebraska?
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 Nebraska, propane costs about $1,287 per winter and heating oil about $2,609.