Nebraska Propane Price Per Gallon (Latest EIA: 5 October 2026)
As of the week ending 5 October 2026, the average residential propane price in Nebraska was $1.699 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SNE_DPG). The Nebraska price is below the US national average of $2.598 by $0.90 per gallon. That is 8.4% above the same week of 2025 ($1.568). Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Nebraska residential figure moved from $1.568 to $1.642.
How Nebraska compares
| Comparison | Reference price | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska vs US national average | $2.598 | $-0.90 (-34.6%) |
| Nebraska vs 5-year US average | $2.580 | $-0.88 |
| Nebraska season start (Oct 2025) | $1.568 | +$0.13 |
Where Nebraska ranks
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Nebraska is the 3rd-cheapest at $1.699 per gallon for the week ending 5 October 2026. The cheapest state in the survey is North Dakota ($1.608); the most expensive is Florida ($4.864). See the full state ranking table for every state and how it compares with the national average.
What drives the Nebraska price
Nebraska sits in PADD 2 (Midwest). As of the week ending 5 October 2026 its residential propane price was $1.699 per gallon, below the US national average of $2.598. Nebraska is part of the Midwest, the largest residential propane-consuming region in the country, supplied largely from the Conway, Kansas hub and Midwest pipeline system, where autumn crop-drying demand and mid-winter cold snaps drive most of the seasonal price movement.
Nebraska propane price FAQ
What is the average cost of propane in Nebraska?
The average residential propane price in Nebraska is $1.699 per gallon, from the most recent EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 5 October 2026, series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SNE_DPG). That is $0.90 below the US national average of $2.598 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 15 October 2026.
What is the current propane price per gallon in Nebraska?
As of the latest EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 5 October 2026), residential propane in Nebraska averaged $1.699 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SNE_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 15 October 2026.
Is propane cheaper in Nebraska than the US average?
Nebraska residential propane is below the US national average of $2.598 per gallon by $0.90 (-34.6%), based on the same EIA weekly survey for the week ending 5 October 2026.
Is propane cheaper in Nebraska than a year ago?
For the week ending 5 October 2026, Nebraska residential propane averaged $1.699 per gallon, up 8.4% on $1.568 for the same week of 2025 (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SNE_DPG).
How much did the Nebraska propane price change over the 2025-2026 heating season?
Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Nebraska residential price moved from $1.568 per gallon at the start of October 2025 to $1.642 at the end of March 2026, a change of +$0.07 per gallon.
Where does Nebraska rank for propane prices among states?
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Nebraska is the 3rd-cheapest at $1.699 per gallon for the week ending 5 October 2026. The cheapest is North Dakota at $1.608; the most expensive is Florida at $4.864.