Propane Prices in North Carolina
North Carolina average residential propane price
$3.57 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $3.574
- Change vs last week
- ↑ $0.024 (+0.7%)
- Year ago
- $3.31
- Now up 8.0% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $0.94 above the U.S. average ($2.64)
- $0.03 below the Lower Atlantic average ($3.61)
- North Carolina ranks #11 of 38 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↑ $0.024 (+0.7%)
Fill a 500-gallon tank
$1,429.60
Fuel only at the EIA average
Typical winter propane bill
$1,493
2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)
Cold-climate heat pump
$378
About $1,115 less than propane (our estimate)
Cost to fill a propane tank in North Carolina
| Tank | Propane at 80% | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100-gallon tank | 80 gal | $285.92 |
| 250-gallon tank | 200 gal | $714.80 |
| 500-gallon tank | 400 gal | $1,429.60 |
| 1000-gallon tank | 800 gal | $2,859.20 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
North Carolina propane price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Heating cost estimate for a typical North Carolina home
A typical North Carolina home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 418 gallons of propane over the winter, roughly $1,493 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 North Carolina
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $5.849/gal | 266 gallons | $1,555 |
| Propane | $3.574/gal | 418 gallons | $1,493 |
| Natural gas | $2.43/therm | 382 therms | $929 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.149/kWh | 8,959 kWh | $1,332 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.149/kWh | 2,542 kWh | $378 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
North Carolina propane prices at a glance
North Carolina ranks #11 of 38 states for propane price this week, at $3.57 per gallon.
See also heating oil prices in North Carolina.
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 North Carolina today?
The average residential propane price in North Carolina was $3.57 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 North Carolina?
A 500-gallon tank holds about 400 gallons at the standard 80% fill, which is about $1,429.60 at $3.57 per gallon, fuel only.
Is propane cheaper than heating oil in North Carolina?
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 North Carolina, propane costs about $1,493 per winter and heating oil about $1,555.