Propane Prices in North Dakota
North Dakota average residential propane price
$1.65 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $1.647
- Change vs last week
- ↑ $0.039 (+2.4%)
- Year ago
- $1.51
- Now up 9.2% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $0.99 below the U.S. average ($2.64)
- $0.47 below the Midwest average ($2.11)
- North Dakota ranks #38 of 38 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↑ $0.039 (+2.4%)
Fill a 500-gallon tank
$658.80
Fuel only at the EIA average
Typical winter propane bill
$1,712
2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)
Cold-climate heat pump
$1,180
About $532 less than propane (our estimate)
Cost to fill a propane tank in North Dakota
| Tank | Propane at 80% | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100-gallon tank | 80 gal | $131.76 |
| 250-gallon tank | 200 gal | $329.40 |
| 500-gallon tank | 400 gal | $658.80 |
| 1000-gallon tank | 800 gal | $1,317.60 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
North Dakota propane price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Heating cost estimate for a typical North Dakota home
A typical North Dakota home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 1,039 gallons of propane over the winter, roughly $1,712 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 Dakota
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $5.866/gal (regional average) | 661 gallons | $3,880 |
| Propane | $1.647/gal | 1,039 gallons | $1,712 |
| Natural gas | $1.42/therm | 951 therms | $1,349 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.125/kWh | 22,286 kWh | $2,793 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.125/kWh | 9,415 kWh | $1,180 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
North Dakota propane prices at a glance
North Dakota ranks #38 of 38 states for propane price this week, at $1.65 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 all states · Heating calculators
Frequently asked questions
What is the average propane price in North Dakota today?
The average residential propane price in North Dakota was $1.65 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 Dakota?
A 500-gallon tank holds about 400 gallons at the standard 80% fill, which is about $658.80 at $1.65 per gallon, fuel only.