Propane Prices in Tennessee
Tennessee average residential propane price
$3.22 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $3.224
- Change vs last week
- ↑ $0.031 (+1.0%)
- Year ago
- $3.03
- Now up 6.3% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $0.59 above the U.S. average ($2.64)
- $1.11 above the Midwest average ($2.11)
- Tennessee ranks #15 of 38 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↑ $0.031 (+1.0%)
Fill a 500-gallon tank
$1,289.60
Fuel only at the EIA average
Typical winter propane bill
$1,530
2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)
Cold-climate heat pump
$410
About $1,121 less than propane (our estimate)
Cost to fill a propane tank in Tennessee
| Tank | Propane at 80% | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100-gallon tank | 80 gal | $257.92 |
| 250-gallon tank | 200 gal | $644.80 |
| 500-gallon tank | 400 gal | $1,289.60 |
| 1000-gallon tank | 800 gal | $2,579.20 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
Tennessee propane price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Heating cost estimate for a typical Tennessee home
A typical Tennessee home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 475 gallons of propane over the winter, roughly $1,530 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 Tennessee
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $5.866/gal (regional average) | 302 gallons | $1,772 |
| Propane | $3.224/gal | 475 gallons | $1,530 |
| Natural gas | $1.60/therm | 434 therms | $695 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.137/kWh | 10,178 kWh | $1,390 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.137/kWh | 3,001 kWh | $410 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
Tennessee propane prices at a glance
Tennessee ranks #15 of 38 states for propane price this week, at $3.22 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 Tennessee today?
The average residential propane price in Tennessee was $3.22 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 Tennessee?
A 500-gallon tank holds about 400 gallons at the standard 80% fill, which is about $1,289.60 at $3.22 per gallon, fuel only.