Ohio Propane Price Per Gallon (Latest EIA: 5 October 2026)
As of the week ending 5 October 2026, the average residential propane price in Ohio was $2.572 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SOH_DPG). The Ohio price is below the US national average of $2.598 by $0.03 per gallon. That is 1.3% above the same week of 2025 ($2.539). 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 | $2.598 | $-0.03 (-1.0%) |
| Ohio vs 5-year US average | $2.580 | $-0.01 |
| Ohio season start (Oct 2025) | $2.539 | +$0.03 |
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 $2.572 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 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 $2.572 per gallon, from the most recent EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 5 October 2026, series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SOH_DPG). That is $0.03 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 Ohio?
As of the latest EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 5 October 2026), residential propane in Ohio averaged $2.572 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SOH_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 Ohio than the US average?
Ohio residential propane is below the US national average of $2.598 per gallon by $0.03 (-1.0%), based on the same EIA weekly survey for the week ending 5 October 2026.
Is propane cheaper in Ohio than a year ago?
For the week ending 5 October 2026, Ohio residential propane averaged $2.572 per gallon, up 1.3% on $2.539 for the same week of 2025 (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SOH_DPG).
How much did the Ohio propane price change over the 2025-2026 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 at the end of 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 $2.572 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.