Propane Prices in New York
New York average residential propane price
$3.68 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $3.683
- Change vs last week
- ↑ $0.019 (+0.5%)
- Year ago
- $3.37
- Now up 9.4% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $1.04 above the U.S. average ($2.64)
- $0.10 above the Central Atlantic average ($3.58)
- New York ranks #10 of 38 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↑ $0.019 (+0.5%)
Fill a 500-gallon tank
$1,473.20
Fuel only at the EIA average
Typical winter propane bill
$2,603
2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)
Cold-climate heat pump
$1,418
About $1,185 less than propane (our estimate)
Cost to fill a propane tank in New York
| Tank | Propane at 80% | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100-gallon tank | 80 gal | $294.64 |
| 250-gallon tank | 200 gal | $736.60 |
| 500-gallon tank | 400 gal | $1,473.20 |
| 1000-gallon tank | 800 gal | $2,946.40 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
New York propane price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Heating cost estimate for a typical New York home
A typical New York home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 707 gallons of propane over the winter, roughly $2,603 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 York
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $6.335/gal | 450 gallons | $2,849 |
| Propane | $3.683/gal | 707 gallons | $2,603 |
| Natural gas | $2.15/therm | 646 therms | $1,388 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.284/kWh | 15,153 kWh | $4,298 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.284/kWh | 4,999 kWh | $1,418 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
New York propane prices at a glance
New York ranks #10 of 38 states for propane price this week, at $3.68 per gallon.
See also heating oil prices in New York.
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 York today?
The average residential propane price in New York was $3.68 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 York?
A 500-gallon tank holds about 400 gallons at the standard 80% fill, which is about $1,473.20 at $3.68 per gallon, fuel only.
Is propane cheaper than heating oil in New York?
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 York, propane costs about $2,603 per winter and heating oil about $2,849.