Propane Prices in Texas
Texas average residential propane price
$3.10 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $3.100
- Change vs last week
- ↓ $0.001 (−0.0%)
- Year ago
- $2.93
- Now up 6.0% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $0.46 above the U.S. average ($2.64)
- $0.16 above the Gulf Coast average ($2.94)
- Texas ranks #18 of 38 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↓ $0.001 (−0.0%)
Cost to fill a propane tank in Texas
| Tank | Propane at 80% | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100-gallon tank | 80 gal | $248.00 |
| 250-gallon tank | 200 gal | $620.00 |
| 500-gallon tank | 400 gal | $1,240.00 |
| 1000-gallon tank | 800 gal | $2,480.00 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
Texas propane price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Heating cost estimate for a typical Texas home
A typical Texas home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 240 gallons of propane over the winter, roughly $743 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 Texas
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $6.138/gal (U.S. average) | 152 gallons | $936 |
| Propane | $3.100/gal | 240 gallons | $743 |
| Natural gas | $2.62/therm | 219 therms | $574 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.160/kWh | 5,137 kWh | $822 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.160/kWh | 1,357 kWh | $217 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
Texas propane prices at a glance
Texas ranks #18 of 38 states for propane price this week, at $3.10 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 Texas today?
The average residential propane price in Texas was $3.10 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 Texas?
A 500-gallon tank holds about 400 gallons at the standard 80% fill, which is about $1,240.00 at $3.10 per gallon, fuel only.