Kentucky Propane Price Per Gallon (Latest EIA: 19 October 2026)
Kentucky readers report $2.79 a gallon as the median of their own bills over the last 90 days, with a typical range of $2.79 to $2.85. Against the survey figure of $2.844 that is 2% lower.
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As of the week ending 19 October 2026, the average residential propane price in Kentucky was $2.844 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SKY_DPG). The Kentucky price is above the US national average of $2.689 by $0.15 per gallon. That is 15.6% above the same week of 2025 ($2.460). 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 | $2.689 | +$0.15 (+5.8%) |
| Kentucky vs 5-year US average | $2.580 | +$0.26 |
| Kentucky season start (Oct 2025) | $2.447 | +$0.40 |
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 $2.844 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 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 $2.844 per gallon, from the most recent EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 19 October 2026, series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SKY_DPG). That is $0.15 above 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 Kentucky?
As of the latest EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 19 October 2026), residential propane in Kentucky averaged $2.844 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SKY_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 Kentucky than the US average?
Kentucky residential propane is above the US national average of $2.689 per gallon by $0.15 (+5.8%), based on the same EIA weekly survey for the week ending 19 October 2026.
Is propane cheaper in Kentucky than a year ago?
For the week ending 19 October 2026, Kentucky residential propane averaged $2.844 per gallon, up 15.6% on $2.460 for the same week of 2025 (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SKY_DPG).
How much did the Kentucky propane price change over the 2025-2026 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 at the end of 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 $2.844 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.