Propane Prices in New Hampshire
New Hampshire average residential propane price
$3.81 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $3.813
- Change vs last week
- ↑ $0.021 (+0.6%)
- Year ago
- $3.43
- Now up 11.1% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $1.18 above the U.S. average ($2.64)
- $0.04 above the New England average ($3.78)
- New Hampshire ranks #6 of 38 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↑ $0.021 (+0.6%)
Fill a 500-gallon tank
$1,525.20
Fuel only at the EIA average
Typical winter propane bill
$3,181
2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)
Cold-climate heat pump
$1,692
About $1,488 less than propane (our estimate)
Cost to fill a propane tank in New Hampshire
| Tank | Propane at 80% | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100-gallon tank | 80 gal | $305.04 |
| 250-gallon tank | 200 gal | $762.60 |
| 500-gallon tank | 400 gal | $1,525.20 |
| 1000-gallon tank | 800 gal | $3,050.40 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
New Hampshire propane price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Heating cost estimate for a typical New Hampshire home
A typical New Hampshire home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 834 gallons of propane over the winter, roughly $3,181 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 New Hampshire
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $6.029/gal | 531 gallons | $3,201 |
| Propane | $3.813/gal | 834 gallons | $3,181 |
| Natural gas | $2.15/therm | 763 therms | $1,640 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.268/kWh | 17,887 kWh | $4,787 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.268/kWh | 6,324 kWh | $1,692 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
New Hampshire propane prices at a glance
New Hampshire ranks #6 of 38 states for propane price this week, at $3.81 per gallon.
See also heating oil prices in New Hampshire.
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 New Hampshire today?
The average residential propane price in New Hampshire was $3.81 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 New Hampshire?
A 500-gallon tank holds about 400 gallons at the standard 80% fill, which is about $1,525.20 at $3.81 per gallon, fuel only.
Is propane cheaper than heating oil in New Hampshire?
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 New Hampshire, propane costs about $3,181 per winter and heating oil about $3,201.