Maryland Propane Price Per Gallon (Latest EIA: 30 March 2026)
As of the week ending 30 March 2026, the residential propane price in Maryland was $3.741 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SMD_DPG). The Maryland price is above the US national average of $2.674 by $1.07 per gallon. 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 | $2.674 | +$1.07 (+39.9%) |
| Maryland vs 5-year US average | $2.580 | +$1.16 |
| Maryland season start (Oct 2025) | $3.460 | +$0.28 |
What drives the Maryland price
Maryland sits in PADD 1B (Central Atlantic). As of the week ending 30 March 2026 its residential propane price was $3.741 per gallon, above the US national average of $2.674. 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 current propane price per gallon in Maryland?
As of the latest EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 30 March 2026), residential propane in Maryland averaged $3.741 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SMD_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 Maryland than the US average?
Maryland residential propane is above the US national average of $2.674 per gallon by $1.07 (+39.9%), based on the same EIA weekly survey for the week ending 30 March 2026.
How much has the Maryland propane price changed this 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 for the week ending 30 March 2026, a change of +$0.28 per gallon.