Indiana Propane Price Per Gallon (Latest EIA: 5 October 2026)
As of the week ending 5 October 2026, the average residential propane price in Indiana was $2.472 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SIN_DPG). The Indiana price is below the US national average of $2.598 by $0.13 per gallon. That is 13.3% above the same week of 2025 ($2.181). Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Indiana residential figure moved from $2.181 to $2.634.
How Indiana compares
| Comparison | Reference price | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana vs US national average | $2.598 | $-0.13 (-4.8%) |
| Indiana vs 5-year US average | $2.580 | $-0.11 |
| Indiana season start (Oct 2025) | $2.181 | +$0.29 |
Where Indiana ranks
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Indiana is the 16th-cheapest at $2.472 per gallon for the week ending 5 October 2026. The cheapest state in the survey is North Dakota ($1.608); the most expensive is Florida ($4.864). See the full state ranking table for every state and how it compares with the national average.
What drives the Indiana price
Indiana sits in PADD 2 (Midwest), supplied through the regional pipeline and terminal network, and tracks the Midwest seasonal pattern. The February 2026 cold snap is clearly visible in the series: the residential price climbed from $2.55 in late January to a $2.79 peak in mid-February before easing through March. Cold-snap demand surges like this drive most of Indiana's week-on-week movement.
Indiana propane price FAQ
What is the average cost of propane in Indiana?
The average residential propane price in Indiana is $2.472 per gallon, from the most recent EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 5 October 2026, series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SIN_DPG). That is $0.13 below the US national average of $2.598 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 15 October 2026.
What is the current propane price per gallon in Indiana?
As of the latest EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 5 October 2026), residential propane in Indiana averaged $2.472 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SIN_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 15 October 2026.
Is propane cheaper in Indiana than the US average?
Indiana residential propane is below the US national average of $2.598 per gallon by $0.13 (-4.8%), based on the same EIA weekly survey for the week ending 5 October 2026.
Is propane cheaper in Indiana than a year ago?
For the week ending 5 October 2026, Indiana residential propane averaged $2.472 per gallon, up 13.3% on $2.181 for the same week of 2025 (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SIN_DPG).
How much did the Indiana propane price change over the 2025-2026 heating season?
Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Indiana residential price moved from $2.181 per gallon at the start of October 2025 to $2.634 at the end of March 2026, a change of +$0.45 per gallon.
Where does Indiana rank for propane prices among states?
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Indiana is the 16th-cheapest at $2.472 per gallon for the week ending 5 October 2026. The cheapest is North Dakota at $1.608; the most expensive is Florida at $4.864.