Kentucky Propane Price Per Gallon (Latest EIA: 30 March 2026)
As of the week ending 30 March 2026, the average residential propane price in Kentucky was $2.936 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SKY_DPG). The Kentucky price is above the US national average of $2.674 by $0.26 per gallon. Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Kentucky residential figure moved from $2.447 to $2.936.
How Kentucky compares
| Comparison | Reference price | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky vs US national average | $2.674 | +$0.26 (+9.8%) |
| Kentucky vs 5-year US average | $2.580 | +$0.36 |
| Kentucky season start (Oct 2025) | $2.447 | +$0.49 |
Where Kentucky ranks
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Kentucky is the 19th-cheapest at $2.936 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 Kentucky price
Kentucky sits at the southern end of PADD 2 with supply primarily through the TEPPCO system and via Mid-America pipelines. Rural Eastern Kentucky has high propane usage density and the longest distribution distances in the state, producing retail prices above the regional Midwest average.
Kentucky propane price FAQ
What is the average cost of propane in Kentucky?
The average residential propane price in Kentucky is $2.936 per gallon, from the most recent EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 30 March 2026, series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SKY_DPG). That is $0.26 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 Kentucky?
As of the latest EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 30 March 2026), residential propane in Kentucky averaged $2.936 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SKY_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 Kentucky than the US average?
Kentucky residential propane is above the US national average of $2.674 per gallon by $0.26 (+9.8%), based on the same EIA weekly survey for the week ending 30 March 2026.
How much has the Kentucky propane price changed this heating season?
Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Kentucky residential price moved from $2.447 per gallon at the start of October 2025 to $2.936 for the week ending 30 March 2026, a change of +$0.49 per gallon.
Where does Kentucky rank for propane prices among states?
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Kentucky is the 19th-cheapest at $2.936 per gallon for the week ending 30 March 2026. The cheapest is Nebraska at $1.642; the most expensive is Florida at $4.706.