Arkansas Propane Price Per Gallon (Latest EIA: 19 October 2026)
Readers across the Gulf Coast states report $2.99 a gallon as the median of their own bills over the last 90 days, with the middle of the range running $2.90 to $3.52. That is the regional pool, not Arkansas alone; a Arkansas-only reader figure takes its place once Arkansas readers have reported. The survey figure above is what dealers post for a household using about 900 gallons a year; readers record what they were billed.
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As of the week ending 19 October 2026, the average residential propane price in Arkansas was $2.596 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SAR_DPG). The Arkansas price is below the US national average of $2.689 by $0.09 per gallon. That is 18.6% above the same week of 2025 ($2.189). Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Arkansas residential figure moved from $2.190 to $2.367.
How Arkansas compares
| Comparison | Reference price | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas vs US national average | $2.689 | $-0.09 (-3.5%) |
| Arkansas vs 5-year US average | $2.580 | +$0.02 |
| Arkansas season start (Oct 2025) | $2.190 | +$0.41 |
Where Arkansas ranks
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Arkansas is the 17th-cheapest at $2.596 per gallon for the week ending 19 October 2026. The cheapest state in the survey is North Dakota ($1.651); the most expensive is Florida ($4.928). See the full state ranking table for every state and how it compares with the national average.
What drives the Arkansas price
Arkansas sits in PADD 3 (Gulf Coast). As of the week ending 19 October 2026 its residential propane price was $2.596 per gallon, below the US national average of $2.689. Arkansas 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.
Arkansas propane price FAQ
What is the average cost of propane in Arkansas?
The average residential propane price in Arkansas is $2.596 per gallon, from the most recent EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 19 October 2026, series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SAR_DPG). That is $0.09 below the US national average of $2.689 per gallon. EIA collects this price weekly from October through March and publishes each week's reading the following Wednesday, so this is the latest published average; the next weekly update is expected 28 October 2026.
What is the current propane price per gallon in Arkansas?
As of the latest EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 19 October 2026), residential propane in Arkansas averaged $2.596 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SAR_DPG). EIA collects this price weekly from October through March and publishes each week's reading the following Wednesday, so this is the most recently published reading; the next weekly update is expected 28 October 2026.
Is propane cheaper in Arkansas than the US average?
Arkansas residential propane is below the US national average of $2.689 per gallon by $0.09 (-3.5%), based on the same EIA weekly survey for the week ending 19 October 2026.
Is propane cheaper in Arkansas than a year ago?
For the week ending 19 October 2026, Arkansas residential propane averaged $2.596 per gallon, up 18.6% on $2.189 for the same week of 2025 (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SAR_DPG).
How much did the Arkansas propane price change over the 2025-2026 heating season?
Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Arkansas residential price moved from $2.190 per gallon at the start of October 2025 to $2.367 at the end of March 2026, a change of +$0.18 per gallon.
Where does Arkansas rank for propane prices among states?
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Arkansas is the 17th-cheapest at $2.596 per gallon for the week ending 19 October 2026. The cheapest is North Dakota at $1.651; the most expensive is Florida at $4.928.