Alabama Propane Price Per Gallon (Latest EIA: 30 March 2026)
As of the week ending 30 March 2026, the average residential propane price in Alabama was $3.516 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SAL_DPG). The Alabama price is above the US national average of $2.674 by $0.84 per gallon. Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Alabama residential figure moved from $3.423 to $3.516.
How Alabama compares
| Comparison | Reference price | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama vs US national average | $2.674 | +$0.84 (+31.5%) |
| Alabama vs 5-year US average | $2.580 | +$0.94 |
| Alabama season start (Oct 2025) | $3.423 | +$0.09 |
Where Alabama ranks
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Alabama is the 26th-cheapest at $3.516 per gallon for the week ending 30 March 2026. The cheapest state in the survey is Nebraska ($1.642); the most expensive is Florida ($4.706). See the full state ranking table for every state and how it compares with the national average.
What drives the Alabama price
Alabama sits in PADD 3 (Gulf Coast). As of the week ending 30 March 2026 its residential propane price was $3.516 per gallon, above the US national average of $2.674. Alabama is part of the Gulf Coast, home to the Mont Belvieu wholesale hub, so retail residential prices sit relatively close to wholesale supply even though in-state distribution distances still add a delivery margin.
Alabama propane price FAQ
What is the average cost of propane in Alabama?
The average residential propane price in Alabama is $3.516 per gallon, from the most recent EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 30 March 2026, series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SAL_DPG). That is $0.84 above the US national average of $2.674 per gallon. EIA surveys residential propane only from October through March, so this is the latest published average; the next weekly update is expected 7 October 2026.
What is the current propane price per gallon in Alabama?
As of the latest EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 30 March 2026), residential propane in Alabama averaged $3.516 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SAL_DPG). EIA surveys residential propane only from October through March, so this is the most recently published reading; the next weekly update is expected 7 October 2026.
Is propane cheaper in Alabama than the US average?
Alabama residential propane is above the US national average of $2.674 per gallon by $0.84 (+31.5%), based on the same EIA weekly survey for the week ending 30 March 2026.
How much has the Alabama propane price changed this heating season?
Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Alabama residential price moved from $3.423 per gallon at the start of October 2025 to $3.516 for the week ending 30 March 2026, a change of +$0.09 per gallon.
Where does Alabama rank for propane prices among states?
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Alabama is the 26th-cheapest at $3.516 per gallon for the week ending 30 March 2026. The cheapest is Nebraska at $1.642; the most expensive is Florida at $4.706.