Propane Prices in Vermont
Vermont average residential propane price
$3.69 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $3.691
- Change vs last week
- ↑ $0.039 (+1.1%)
- Year ago
- $3.58
- Now up 3.2% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $1.05 above the U.S. average ($2.64)
- $0.08 below the New England average ($3.78)
- Vermont ranks #9 of 38 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↑ $0.039 (+1.1%)
Fill a 500-gallon tank
$1,476.40
Fuel only at the EIA average
Typical winter propane bill
$3,185
2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)
Cold-climate heat pump
$1,611
About $1,574 less than propane (our estimate)
Cost to fill a propane tank in Vermont
| Tank | Propane at 80% | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100-gallon tank | 80 gal | $295.28 |
| 250-gallon tank | 200 gal | $738.20 |
| 500-gallon tank | 400 gal | $1,476.40 |
| 1000-gallon tank | 800 gal | $2,952.80 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
Vermont propane price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Heating cost estimate for a typical Vermont home
A typical Vermont home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 863 gallons of propane over the winter, roughly $3,185 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 Vermont
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $6.034/gal | 549 gallons | $3,313 |
| Propane | $3.691/gal | 863 gallons | $3,185 |
| Natural gas | $2.16/therm | 789 therms | $1,708 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.239/kWh | 18,501 kWh | $4,420 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.239/kWh | 6,742 kWh | $1,611 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
Vermont propane prices at a glance
Vermont ranks #9 of 38 states for propane price this week, at $3.69 per gallon.
See also heating oil prices in Vermont.
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 Vermont today?
The average residential propane price in Vermont was $3.69 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 Vermont?
A 500-gallon tank holds about 400 gallons at the standard 80% fill, which is about $1,476.40 at $3.69 per gallon, fuel only.
Is propane cheaper than heating oil in Vermont?
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 Vermont, propane costs about $3,185 per winter and heating oil about $3,313.