Propane Prices in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania average residential propane price
$3.19 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $3.193
- Change vs last week
- ↑ $0.063 (+2.0%)
- Year ago
- $2.82
- Now up 13.4% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $0.56 above the U.S. average ($2.64)
- $0.39 below the Central Atlantic average ($3.58)
- Pennsylvania ranks #16 of 38 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↑ $0.063 (+2.0%)
Fill a 500-gallon tank
$1,277.20
Fuel only at the EIA average
Typical winter propane bill
$2,135
2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)
Cold-climate heat pump
$957
About $1,178 less than propane (our estimate)
Cost to fill a propane tank in Pennsylvania
| Tank | Propane at 80% | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100-gallon tank | 80 gal | $255.44 |
| 250-gallon tank | 200 gal | $638.60 |
| 500-gallon tank | 400 gal | $1,277.20 |
| 1000-gallon tank | 800 gal | $2,554.40 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
Pennsylvania propane price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Heating cost estimate for a typical Pennsylvania home
A typical Pennsylvania home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 669 gallons of propane over the winter, roughly $2,135 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 Pennsylvania
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $6.014/gal | 426 gallons | $2,559 |
| Propane | $3.193/gal | 669 gallons | $2,135 |
| Natural gas | $1.92/therm | 611 therms | $1,176 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.207/kWh | 14,337 kWh | $2,975 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.207/kWh | 4,612 kWh | $957 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
Pennsylvania propane prices at a glance
Pennsylvania ranks #16 of 38 states for propane price this week, at $3.19 per gallon.
See also heating oil prices in Pennsylvania.
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 Delaware
- Propane prices in Maryland
- Propane prices in New Jersey
- Propane prices in New York
Propane prices in all states · Heating calculators
Frequently asked questions
What is the average propane price in Pennsylvania today?
The average residential propane price in Pennsylvania was $3.19 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 Pennsylvania?
A 500-gallon tank holds about 400 gallons at the standard 80% fill, which is about $1,277.20 at $3.19 per gallon, fuel only.
Is propane cheaper than heating oil in Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania, propane costs about $2,135 per winter and heating oil about $2,559.