Propane Prices in Pennsylvania
Propane prices in Pennsylvania for home heating: the latest official average, how prices moved last winter, what a fill costs and where to get help, updated automatically from EIA data.
Prices: EIA weekly residential propane survey (October–March) · By Nathan Brooks · Reviewed Oct. 15, 2026
Pennsylvania propane prices, last heating season
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Weekly average price for home delivery (EIA). The chart switches to the new season automatically when weekly prices restart in October.
| 2025–26 season | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| First week (Oct. 6, 2025) | $2.82 | $2.42 |
| Lowest week | $2.81 (Oct. 13, 2025) | $2.42 |
| Highest week | $3.10 (March 9, 2026) | $2.68 |
| Last week (March 30, 2026) | $3.08 | $2.67 |
| Season average | $2.93 | $2.55 |
| 2024–25 season average | $2.95 | $2.58 |
Source: EIA weekly residential propane prices. Season = weekly survey from October to March.
What a propane fill costs in Pennsylvania
| Delivery | Cost at the latest Pennsylvania average |
|---|---|
| 100 gallons (small top-off) | $308 |
| 250 gallons | $771 |
| 400 gallons (full 500-gal tank) | $1,233 |
Based on the EIA average for the week of Mar 30, 2026. Your supplier’s price, minimum delivery and fees can be different.
A typical 2,000 sq ft home with average insulation in a cold climate like much of Pennsylvania uses roughly 980 gallons of propane for heat in a winter. At last season’s Pennsylvania average, that’s about $2,890. Put in your own home and price with our propane heating cost calculator.
What makes Pennsylvania different
- Between two markets. Western Pennsylvania prices often look more like Ohio’s, while the east tracks the higher Northeast market. Ask suppliers near you rather than relying on a statewide average.
- Fall is usually cheaper than late winter. Last season, a fill in mid-October cost about 28¢ a gallon less than one in early March. On a 400-gallon fill, that’s more than $110.
- Crisis help exists. Pennsylvania’s LIHEAP program has a crisis grant for households that are out of fuel or about to run out.
Help paying for propane in Pennsylvania
If heating costs are hard to afford, apply to Pennsylvania LIHEAP (DHS) as soon as applications open in the fall. It covers propane and has crisis help if you’re about to run out. For more options, see help paying for propane.
My take on Pennsylvania propane this winter
Pennsylvania sits in an awkward spot: colder than the South, but paying Northeast prices. The season opened at $3.15, the biggest year-over-year jump of the six states I follow most closely (+33¢). Last winter prices also climbed about 26¢ between October and March.
My estimate for a typical Pennsylvania propane home is about $1,620 from November to March, roughly $170 more than at last October’s prices. With a gap that size, comparing two or three dealers is worth an afternoon of phone calls. See how Pennsylvania compares with other states. — Nathan Brooks
Quick answers
How much is propane in Pennsylvania?
At the start of the 2026–27 heating season (week of Oct. 5, 2026), the EIA’s average for Pennsylvania was $3.15 a gallon, compared with $2.82 a year earlier. The EIA updates it every week through March, and the cards at the top of this page update automatically.
When is propane cheapest in Pennsylvania?
Usually late summer and early fall. In the 2025–26 season, the lowest weekly average was $2.81 in mid-October and the highest was $3.10 in early March.
Can I get help paying for propane in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania’s LIHEAP program offers cash grants for heating costs, including propane, and crisis grants if you’re running out.
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Sources
EIA weekly residential propane prices · EIA Heating Oil and Propane Update · Pennsylvania LIHEAP (DHS)
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