Propane Prices in Virginia
Virginia average residential propane price
$3.71 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $3.713
- Change vs last week
- ↑ $0.036 (+1.0%)
- Year ago
- $3.44
- Now up 7.9% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $1.08 above the U.S. average ($2.64)
- $0.11 above the Lower Atlantic average ($3.61)
- Virginia ranks #8 of 38 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↑ $0.036 (+1.0%)
Fill a 500-gallon tank
$1,485.20
Fuel only at the EIA average
Typical winter propane bill
$1,949
2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)
Cold-climate heat pump
$557
About $1,392 less than propane (our estimate)
Cost to fill a propane tank in Virginia
| Tank | Propane at 80% | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100-gallon tank | 80 gal | $297.04 |
| 250-gallon tank | 200 gal | $742.60 |
| 500-gallon tank | 400 gal | $1,485.20 |
| 1000-gallon tank | 800 gal | $2,970.40 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
Virginia propane price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Heating cost estimate for a typical Virginia home
A typical Virginia home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 525 gallons of propane over the winter, roughly $1,949 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 Virginia
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $5.987/gal | 334 gallons | $2,000 |
| Propane | $3.713/gal | 525 gallons | $1,949 |
| Natural gas | $2.10/therm | 480 therms | $1,007 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.166/kWh | 11,254 kWh | $1,863 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.166/kWh | 3,364 kWh | $557 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
Virginia propane prices at a glance
Virginia ranks #8 of 38 states for propane price this week, at $3.71 per gallon.
See also heating oil prices in Virginia.
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 Virginia today?
The average residential propane price in Virginia was $3.71 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 Virginia?
A 500-gallon tank holds about 400 gallons at the standard 80% fill, which is about $1,485.20 at $3.71 per gallon, fuel only.
Is propane cheaper than heating oil in Virginia?
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 Virginia, propane costs about $1,949 per winter and heating oil about $2,000.