Maryland Propane Price Per Gallon (Latest EIA: 19 October 2026)
Readers across the Central Atlantic 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 $2.19 to $4.00. That is the regional pool, not Maryland alone; a Maryland-only reader figure takes its place once Maryland 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 Maryland was $3.799 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SMD_DPG). The Maryland price is above the US national average of $2.689 by $1.11 per gallon. That is 8.0% above the same week of 2025 ($3.519). Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Maryland residential figure moved from $3.460 to $3.741.
How Maryland compares
| Comparison | Reference price | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland vs US national average | $2.689 | +$1.11 (+41.3%) |
| Maryland vs 5-year US average | $2.580 | +$1.22 |
| Maryland season start (Oct 2025) | $3.460 | +$0.34 |
Where Maryland ranks
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Maryland is the 32nd-cheapest at $3.799 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 Maryland price
Maryland sits in PADD 1B (Central Atlantic). As of the week ending 19 October 2026 its residential propane price was $3.799 per gallon, above the US national average of $2.689. Maryland is part of the Central Atlantic region, served by a mix of pipeline and waterborne supply, where residential prices sit above the national average.
Maryland propane price FAQ
What is the average cost of propane in Maryland?
The average residential propane price in Maryland is $3.799 per gallon, from the most recent EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 19 October 2026, series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SMD_DPG). That is $1.11 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 Maryland?
As of the latest EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 19 October 2026), residential propane in Maryland averaged $3.799 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SMD_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 Maryland than the US average?
Maryland residential propane is above the US national average of $2.689 per gallon by $1.11 (+41.3%), based on the same EIA weekly survey for the week ending 19 October 2026.
Is propane cheaper in Maryland than a year ago?
For the week ending 19 October 2026, Maryland residential propane averaged $3.799 per gallon, up 8.0% on $3.519 for the same week of 2025 (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SMD_DPG).
How much did the Maryland propane price change over the 2025-2026 heating season?
Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Maryland residential price moved from $3.460 per gallon at the start of October 2025 to $3.741 at the end of March 2026, a change of +$0.28 per gallon.
Where does Maryland rank for propane prices among states?
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Maryland is the 32nd-cheapest at $3.799 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.