New Hampshire Propane Price Per Gallon (Latest EIA: 5 October 2026)
As of the week ending 5 October 2026, the average residential propane price in New Hampshire was $3.953 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SNH_DPG). The New Hampshire price is above the US national average of $2.598 by $1.35 per gallon. That is 11.7% above the same week of 2025 ($3.540). Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the New Hampshire residential figure moved from $3.540 to $3.780.
How New Hampshire compares
| Comparison | Reference price | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire vs US national average | $2.598 | +$1.35 (+52.2%) |
| New Hampshire vs 5-year US average | $2.580 | +$1.37 |
| New Hampshire season start (Oct 2025) | $3.540 | +$0.41 |
Where New Hampshire ranks
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, New Hampshire is the 36th-cheapest at $3.953 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 New Hampshire price
New Hampshire sits in PADD 1A (New England). As of the week ending 5 October 2026 its residential propane price was $3.953 per gallon, above the US national average of $2.598. New Hampshire is part of New England, which has no local propane production or major pipeline access and depends on rail and truck deliveries from the Gulf Coast and Midwest, so residential prices run well above the national average.
New Hampshire propane price FAQ
What is the average cost of propane in New Hampshire?
The average residential propane price in New Hampshire is $3.953 per gallon, from the most recent EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 5 October 2026, series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SNH_DPG). That is $1.35 above 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 New Hampshire?
As of the latest EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 5 October 2026), residential propane in New Hampshire averaged $3.953 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SNH_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 New Hampshire than the US average?
New Hampshire residential propane is above the US national average of $2.598 per gallon by $1.35 (+52.2%), based on the same EIA weekly survey for the week ending 5 October 2026.
Is propane cheaper in New Hampshire than a year ago?
For the week ending 5 October 2026, New Hampshire residential propane averaged $3.953 per gallon, up 11.7% on $3.540 for the same week of 2025 (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SNH_DPG).
How much did the New Hampshire propane price change over the 2025-2026 heating season?
Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the New Hampshire residential price moved from $3.540 per gallon at the start of October 2025 to $3.780 at the end of March 2026, a change of +$0.24 per gallon.
Where does New Hampshire rank for propane prices among states?
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, New Hampshire is the 36th-cheapest at $3.953 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.