Propane Prices in Wisconsin
Wisconsin average residential propane price
$1.89 per gallon
Week of Oct 12, 2026 · EIA value $1.889
- Change vs last week
- ↑ $0.072 (+4.0%)
- Year ago
- $1.72
- Now up 9.6% from a year ago
Compared with other prices this week
- $0.75 below the U.S. average ($2.64)
- $0.22 below the Midwest average ($2.11)
- Wisconsin ranks #34 of 38 states (1 = highest price).
Change vs last week: ↑ $0.072 (+4.0%)
Fill a 500-gallon tank
$755.60
Fuel only at the EIA average
Typical winter propane bill
$1,626
2,000 sq ft, average insulation (our estimate)
Cold-climate heat pump
$1,280
About $345 less than propane (our estimate)
Cost to fill a propane tank in Wisconsin
| Tank | Propane at 80% | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100-gallon tank | 80 gal | $151.12 |
| 250-gallon tank | 200 gal | $377.80 |
| 500-gallon tank | 400 gal | $755.60 |
| 1000-gallon tank | 800 gal | $1,511.20 |
Fuel only at the EIA average price. Delivery fees, taxes and minimum deliveries are extra.
Wisconsin propane price trend
Weekly EIA averages since October 2025.
Heating cost estimate for a typical Wisconsin home
A typical Wisconsin home (2,000 sq ft, average insulation) would use about 861 gallons of propane over the winter, roughly $1,626 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 Wisconsin
| Fuel | Price used | Fuel needed | Est. winter cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating oil | $5.686/gal | 548 gallons | $3,114 |
| Propane | $1.889/gal | 861 gallons | $1,626 |
| Natural gas | $1.30/therm | 787 therms | $1,021 |
| Electric baseboard | $0.188/kWh | 18,454 kWh | $3,463 |
| Cold-climate heat pump | $0.188/kWh | 6,824 kWh | $1,280 |
Same home, same weather, each fuel at its own efficiency. Gas and electric use 12-month average prices. Estimates only.
Wisconsin propane prices at a glance
Wisconsin ranks #34 of 38 states for propane price this week, at $1.89 per gallon.
See also heating oil prices in Wisconsin.
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 Illinois
- Propane prices in Iowa
- Propane prices in Michigan
- Propane prices in Minnesota
Propane prices in all states · Heating calculators
Frequently asked questions
What is the average propane price in Wisconsin today?
The average residential propane price in Wisconsin was $1.89 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 Wisconsin?
A 500-gallon tank holds about 400 gallons at the standard 80% fill, which is about $755.60 at $1.89 per gallon, fuel only.
Is propane cheaper than heating oil in Wisconsin?
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 Wisconsin, propane costs about $1,626 per winter and heating oil about $3,114.