Mississippi Propane Price Per Gallon (Latest EIA: 19 October 2026)
Readers across the Gulf Coast 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 $2.90 to $3.52. That is the regional pool, not Mississippi alone; a Mississippi-only reader figure takes its place once Mississippi 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 Mississippi was $3.137 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SMS_DPG). The Mississippi price is above the US national average of $2.689 by $0.45 per gallon. That is 5.5% above the same week of 2025 ($2.974). Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Mississippi residential figure moved from $2.951 to $3.052.
How Mississippi compares
| Comparison | Reference price | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi vs US national average | $2.689 | +$0.45 (+16.7%) |
| Mississippi vs 5-year US average | $2.580 | +$0.56 |
| Mississippi season start (Oct 2025) | $2.951 | +$0.19 |
Where Mississippi ranks
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Mississippi is the 21st-cheapest at $3.137 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 Mississippi price
Mississippi sits in PADD 3 (Gulf Coast). As of the week ending 19 October 2026 its residential propane price was $3.137 per gallon, above the US national average of $2.689. Mississippi is part of the Gulf Coast, home to the Mont Belvieu wholesale hub, so retail residential prices sit relatively close to wholesale supply even though in-state distribution distances still add a delivery margin.
Mississippi propane price FAQ
What is the average cost of propane in Mississippi?
The average residential propane price in Mississippi is $3.137 per gallon, from the most recent EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 19 October 2026, series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SMS_DPG). That is $0.45 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 Mississippi?
As of the latest EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 19 October 2026), residential propane in Mississippi averaged $3.137 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SMS_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 Mississippi than the US average?
Mississippi residential propane is above the US national average of $2.689 per gallon by $0.45 (+16.7%), based on the same EIA weekly survey for the week ending 19 October 2026.
Is propane cheaper in Mississippi than a year ago?
For the week ending 19 October 2026, Mississippi residential propane averaged $3.137 per gallon, up 5.5% on $2.974 for the same week of 2025 (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SMS_DPG).
How much did the Mississippi propane price change over the 2025-2026 heating season?
Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Mississippi residential price moved from $2.951 per gallon at the start of October 2025 to $3.052 at the end of March 2026, a change of +$0.10 per gallon.
Where does Mississippi rank for propane prices among states?
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Mississippi is the 21st-cheapest at $3.137 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.