New Jersey Propane Price Per Gallon (Latest EIA: 30 March 2026)
As of the week ending 30 March 2026, the residential propane price in New Jersey was $3.821 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SNJ_DPG). The New Jersey price is above the US national average of $2.674 by $1.15 per gallon. Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the New Jersey residential figure moved from $3.533 to $3.821.
How New Jersey compares
| Comparison | Reference price | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey vs US national average | $2.674 | +$1.15 (+42.9%) |
| New Jersey vs 5-year US average | $2.580 | +$1.24 |
| New Jersey season start (Oct 2025) | $3.533 | +$0.29 |
What drives the New Jersey price
New Jersey sits in PADD 1B (Central Atlantic). As of the week ending 30 March 2026 its residential propane price was $3.821 per gallon, above the US national average of $2.674. New Jersey is part of the Central Atlantic region, served by a mix of pipeline and waterborne supply, where residential prices sit above the national average.
New Jersey propane price FAQ
What is the current propane price per gallon in New Jersey?
As of the latest EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 30 March 2026), residential propane in New Jersey averaged $3.821 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SNJ_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 New Jersey than the US average?
New Jersey residential propane is above the US national average of $2.674 per gallon by $1.15 (+42.9%), based on the same EIA weekly survey for the week ending 30 March 2026.
How much has the New Jersey propane price changed this heating season?
Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the New Jersey residential price moved from $3.533 per gallon at the start of October 2025 to $3.821 for the week ending 30 March 2026, a change of +$0.29 per gallon.