Rhode Island Propane Price Per Gallon (Latest EIA: 30 March 2026)
As of the week ending 30 March 2026, the residential propane price in Rhode Island was $3.757 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SRI_DPG). The Rhode Island price is above the US national average of $2.674 by $1.08 per gallon. Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Rhode Island residential figure moved from $3.644 to $3.757.
How Rhode Island compares
| Comparison | Reference price | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island vs US national average | $2.674 | +$1.08 (+40.5%) |
| Rhode Island vs 5-year US average | $2.580 | +$1.18 |
| Rhode Island season start (Oct 2025) | $3.644 | +$0.11 |
What drives the Rhode Island price
Rhode Island sits in PADD 1A (New England). As of the week ending 30 March 2026 its residential propane price was $3.757 per gallon, above the US national average of $2.674. Rhode Island 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.
Rhode Island propane price FAQ
What is the current propane price per gallon in Rhode Island?
As of the latest EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 30 March 2026), residential propane in Rhode Island averaged $3.757 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SRI_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 Rhode Island than the US average?
Rhode Island residential propane is above the US national average of $2.674 per gallon by $1.08 (+40.5%), based on the same EIA weekly survey for the week ending 30 March 2026.
How much has the Rhode Island propane price changed this heating season?
Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Rhode Island residential price moved from $3.644 per gallon at the start of October 2025 to $3.757 for the week ending 30 March 2026, a change of +$0.11 per gallon.