Delaware Propane Price Per Gallon (Latest EIA: 30 March 2026)
As of the week ending 30 March 2026, the average residential propane price in Delaware was $3.731 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SDE_DPG). The Delaware price is above the US national average of $2.674 by $1.06 per gallon. Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Delaware residential figure moved from $3.354 to $3.731.
How Delaware compares
| Comparison | Reference price | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware vs US national average | $2.674 | +$1.06 (+39.5%) |
| Delaware vs 5-year US average | $2.580 | +$1.15 |
| Delaware season start (Oct 2025) | $3.354 | +$0.38 |
Where Delaware ranks
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Delaware is the 30th-cheapest at $3.731 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 Delaware price
Delaware sits in PADD 1B (Central Atlantic). As of the week ending 30 March 2026 its residential propane price was $3.731 per gallon, above the US national average of $2.674. Delaware is part of the Central Atlantic region, served by a mix of pipeline and waterborne supply, where residential prices sit above the national average.
Delaware propane price FAQ
What is the average cost of propane in Delaware?
The average residential propane price in Delaware is $3.731 per gallon, from the most recent EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 30 March 2026, series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SDE_DPG). That is $1.06 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 Delaware?
As of the latest EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 30 March 2026), residential propane in Delaware averaged $3.731 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SDE_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 Delaware than the US average?
Delaware residential propane is above the US national average of $2.674 per gallon by $1.06 (+39.5%), based on the same EIA weekly survey for the week ending 30 March 2026.
How much has the Delaware propane price changed this heating season?
Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Delaware residential price moved from $3.354 per gallon at the start of October 2025 to $3.731 for the week ending 30 March 2026, a change of +$0.38 per gallon.
Where does Delaware rank for propane prices among states?
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Delaware is the 30th-cheapest at $3.731 per gallon for the week ending 30 March 2026. The cheapest is Nebraska at $1.642; the most expensive is Florida at $4.706.