Ohio Propane Price Per Gallon (Latest EIA: 30 March 2026)
As of the week ending 30 March 2026, the average residential propane price in Ohio was $2.695 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SOH_DPG). The Ohio price is above the US national average of $2.674 by $0.02 per gallon. Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Ohio residential figure moved from $2.539 to $2.695.
How Ohio compares
| Comparison | Reference price | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio vs US national average | $2.674 | +$0.02 (+0.8%) |
| Ohio vs 5-year US average | $2.580 | +$0.11 |
| Ohio season start (Oct 2025) | $2.539 | +$0.16 |
Where Ohio ranks
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Ohio is the 18th-cheapest at $2.695 per gallon for the week ending 30 March 2026. The cheapest state in the survey is Nebraska ($1.642); the most expensive is Florida ($4.706). See the full state ranking table for every state and how it compares with the national average.
What drives the Ohio price
Ohio sits in PADD 2 (Midwest), the largest residential propane region in the country measured by gallons consumed. Conway, Kansas, and the Bushton hub in central Kansas serve much of the regional supply, with secondary supply via the TEPPCO and Cochin pipeline systems. Cold-snap demand surges from December through February drive most of the seasonal price movement.
Ohio propane price FAQ
What is the average cost of propane in Ohio?
The average residential propane price in Ohio is $2.695 per gallon, from the most recent EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 30 March 2026, series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SOH_DPG). That is $0.02 above the US national average of $2.674 per gallon. EIA surveys residential propane only from October through March, so this is the latest published average; the next weekly update is expected 7 October 2026.
What is the current propane price per gallon in Ohio?
As of the latest EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 30 March 2026), residential propane in Ohio averaged $2.695 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SOH_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 Ohio than the US average?
Ohio residential propane is above the US national average of $2.674 per gallon by $0.02 (+0.8%), based on the same EIA weekly survey for the week ending 30 March 2026.
How much has the Ohio propane price changed this heating season?
Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Ohio residential price moved from $2.539 per gallon at the start of October 2025 to $2.695 for the week ending 30 March 2026, a change of +$0.16 per gallon.
Where does Ohio rank for propane prices among states?
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Ohio is the 18th-cheapest at $2.695 per gallon for the week ending 30 March 2026. The cheapest is Nebraska at $1.642; the most expensive is Florida at $4.706.