Rhode Island Propane Price Per Gallon (Latest EIA: 19 October 2026)
Readers across New England report $3.43 a gallon as the median of their own bills over the last 90 days, with the middle of the range running $2.49 to $4.10. That is the regional pool, not Rhode Island alone; a Rhode Island-only reader figure takes its place once Rhode Island readers have reported. The survey figure above is what dealers post for a household using about 900 gallons a year; readers record what they were billed.
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As of the week ending 19 October 2026, the average residential propane price in Rhode Island was $4.167 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SRI_DPG). The Rhode Island price is above the US national average of $2.689 by $1.48 per gallon. That is 15.7% above the same week of 2025 ($3.603). 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 | $2.689 | +$1.48 (+55.0%) |
| Rhode Island vs 5-year US average | $2.580 | +$1.59 |
| Rhode Island season start (Oct 2025) | $3.644 | +$0.52 |
Where Rhode Island ranks
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Rhode Island is the 36th-cheapest at $4.167 per gallon for the week ending 19 October 2026. The cheapest state in the survey is North Dakota ($1.651); the most expensive is Florida ($4.928). See the full state ranking table for every state and how it compares with the national average.
What drives the Rhode Island price
Rhode Island sits in PADD 1A (New England). As of the week ending 19 October 2026 its residential propane price was $4.167 per gallon, above the US national average of $2.689. 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 average cost of propane in Rhode Island?
The average residential propane price in Rhode Island is $4.167 per gallon, from the most recent EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 19 October 2026, series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SRI_DPG). That is $1.48 above the US national average of $2.689 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 28 October 2026.
What is the current propane price per gallon in Rhode Island?
As of the latest EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 19 October 2026), residential propane in Rhode Island averaged $4.167 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SRI_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 28 October 2026.
Is propane cheaper in Rhode Island than the US average?
Rhode Island residential propane is above the US national average of $2.689 per gallon by $1.48 (+55.0%), based on the same EIA weekly survey for the week ending 19 October 2026.
Is propane cheaper in Rhode Island than a year ago?
For the week ending 19 October 2026, Rhode Island residential propane averaged $4.167 per gallon, up 15.7% on $3.603 for the same week of 2025 (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SRI_DPG).
How much did the Rhode Island propane price change over the 2025-2026 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 at the end of March 2026, a change of +$0.11 per gallon.
Where does Rhode Island rank for propane prices among states?
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Rhode Island is the 36th-cheapest at $4.167 per gallon for the week ending 19 October 2026. The cheapest is North Dakota at $1.651; the most expensive is Florida at $4.928.