Massachusetts Propane Price Per Gallon (Latest EIA: 19 October 2026)
Readers across New England report $3.40 a gallon as the median of their own bills over the last 90 days, with the middle of the range running $2.79 to $4.10. That is the regional pool, not Massachusetts alone; a Massachusetts-only reader figure takes its place once Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts was $3.659 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SMA_DPG). The Massachusetts price is above the US national average of $2.689 by $0.97 per gallon. That is 6.7% above the same week of 2025 ($3.429). Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Massachusetts residential figure moved from $3.405 to $3.649.
How Massachusetts compares
| Comparison | Reference price | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts vs US national average | $2.689 | +$0.97 (+36.1%) |
| Massachusetts vs 5-year US average | $2.580 | +$1.08 |
| Massachusetts season start (Oct 2025) | $3.405 | +$0.25 |
Where Massachusetts ranks
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Massachusetts is the 27th-cheapest at $3.659 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 Massachusetts price
Massachusetts sits in PADD 1A (New England), where residential propane prices run well above the national average. Propane reaches New England by rail and truck from pipeline terminals outside the region, and that longer supply chain shows up in the retail price. Unusually for the 2025-2026 season, the Massachusetts series rose fastest in March, finishing the season at its high.
Massachusetts propane price FAQ
What is the average cost of propane in Massachusetts?
The average residential propane price in Massachusetts is $3.659 per gallon, from the most recent EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 19 October 2026, series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SMA_DPG). That is $0.97 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 Massachusetts?
As of the latest EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 19 October 2026), residential propane in Massachusetts averaged $3.659 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SMA_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 Massachusetts than the US average?
Massachusetts residential propane is above the US national average of $2.689 per gallon by $0.97 (+36.1%), based on the same EIA weekly survey for the week ending 19 October 2026.
Is propane cheaper in Massachusetts than a year ago?
For the week ending 19 October 2026, Massachusetts residential propane averaged $3.659 per gallon, up 6.7% on $3.429 for the same week of 2025 (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SMA_DPG).
How much did the Massachusetts propane price change over the 2025-2026 heating season?
Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Massachusetts residential price moved from $3.405 per gallon at the start of October 2025 to $3.649 at the end of March 2026, a change of +$0.24 per gallon.
Where does Massachusetts rank for propane prices among states?
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Massachusetts is the 27th-cheapest at $3.659 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.