Propane Prices in New York
Propane prices in New York 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
New York 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 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| First week (Oct. 6, 2025) | $3.36 | $2.42 |
| Lowest week | $3.36 (Oct. 6, 2025) | $2.42 |
| Highest week | $3.76 (March 23, 2026) | $2.68 |
| Last week (March 30, 2026) | $3.75 | $2.67 |
| Season average | $3.53 | $2.55 |
| 2024–25 season average | $3.44 | $2.58 |
Source: EIA weekly residential propane prices. Season = weekly survey from October to March.
What a propane fill costs in New York
| Delivery | Cost at the latest New York average |
|---|---|
| 100 gallons (small top-off) | $375 |
| 250 gallons | $937 |
| 400 gallons (full 500-gal tank) | $1,499 |
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 New York uses roughly 980 gallons of propane for heat in a winter. At last season’s New York average, that’s about $3,470. Put in your own home and price with our propane heating cost calculator.
What makes New York different
- Regional price data. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) publishes average propane prices by region during the heating season, so you can compare your quote with your part of the state.
- Prices rose all winter. Last season, the statewide average went from $3.36 in early October to $3.75 by late March. Filling up early paid off.
- HEAP covers propane. New York’s Home Energy Assistance Program helps with heating costs for all fuels, including emergency help if you’re out of propane.
Help paying for propane in New York
If heating costs are hard to afford, apply to New York HEAP (OTDA) 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 New York propane this winter
New York prices opened 31¢ higher than last year, and last winter they kept rising, about 39¢ from early October to late March. That steady climb is the pattern to plan around.
At today’s price, I estimate a typical New York propane home will spend about $1,890 this winter, about $160 more than at last October’s prices. The EIA expects a milder Northeast winter, which would help, but I wouldn’t count on it. Lock in what you can now and see how New York compares with other states. — Nathan Brooks
Quick answers
How much is propane in New York?
At the start of the 2026–27 heating season (week of Oct. 5, 2026), the EIA’s average for New York was $3.67 a gallon, compared with $3.36 a year earlier. The EIA updates it every week through March, and the cards at the top of this page update automatically.
Where can I see propane prices for my part of New York?
NYSERDA publishes average residential propane prices by region during the heating season.
Does HEAP help with propane in New York?
Yes. HEAP helps eligible households with heating costs whatever the fuel, and has emergency benefits if you’re out of fuel or about to run out.
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Sources
EIA weekly residential propane prices · EIA Heating Oil and Propane Update · NYSERDA: average propane prices · New York HEAP (OTDA)
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