Propane Prices in Ohio
Ohio average residential propane price
$2.62 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $2.615
- Change vs last week
- ↑ $0.070 (+2.8%)
- Year ago
- $2.56
- Now up 2.3% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $0.02 below the U.S. average ($2.64)
- $0.50 above the Midwest average ($2.11)
- Ohio ranks #22 of 38 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↑ $0.070 (+2.8%)
Cost to fill a propane tank in Ohio
| Tank | Propane at 80% | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100-gallon tank | 80 gal | $209.20 |
| 250-gallon tank | 200 gal | $523.00 |
| 500-gallon tank | 400 gal | $1,046.00 |
| 1000-gallon tank | 800 gal | $2,092.00 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
Ohio propane price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Heating cost estimate for a typical Ohio home
A typical Ohio home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 679 gallons of propane over the winter, roughly $1,775 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 Ohio
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $6.036/gal | 432 gallons | $2,607 |
| Propane | $2.615/gal | 679 gallons | $1,775 |
| Natural gas | $2.05/therm | 621 therms | $1,273 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.183/kWh | 14,553 kWh | $2,663 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.183/kWh | 4,795 kWh | $877 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
Ohio propane prices at a glance
Ohio ranks #22 of 38 states for propane price this week, at $2.62 per gallon.
See also heating oil prices in Ohio.
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 Ohio today?
The average residential propane price in Ohio was $2.62 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 Ohio?
A 500-gallon tank holds about 400 gallons at the standard 80% fill, which is about $1,046.00 at $2.62 per gallon, fuel only.
Is propane cheaper than heating oil in Ohio?
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 Ohio, propane costs about $1,775 per winter and heating oil about $2,607.