Texas Propane Price Per Gallon (Latest EIA: 30 March 2026)
As of the week ending 30 March 2026, the average residential propane price in Texas was $2.989 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_STX_DPG). The Texas price is above the US national average of $2.674 by $0.31 per gallon. Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Texas residential figure moved from $2.924 to $2.989.
How Texas compares
| Comparison | Reference price | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Texas vs US national average | $2.674 | +$0.31 (+11.8%) |
| Texas vs 5-year US average | $2.580 | +$0.41 |
| Texas season start (Oct 2025) | $2.924 | +$0.06 |
Where Texas ranks
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Texas is the 20th-cheapest at $2.989 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 Texas price
Texas sits in PADD 3, the Gulf Coast region, with direct pipeline access to the Mont Belvieu hub. Despite the proximity to wholesale supply, retail residential prices in Texas track close to the national average because rural distribution distances inside the state are large and many households use propane for primary heating.
Texas propane price FAQ
What is the average cost of propane in Texas?
The average residential propane price in Texas is $2.989 per gallon, from the most recent EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 30 March 2026, series W_EPLLPA_PRS_STX_DPG). That is $0.31 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 Texas?
As of the latest EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 30 March 2026), residential propane in Texas averaged $2.989 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_STX_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 Texas than the US average?
Texas residential propane is above the US national average of $2.674 per gallon by $0.31 (+11.8%), based on the same EIA weekly survey for the week ending 30 March 2026.
How much has the Texas propane price changed this heating season?
Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Texas residential price moved from $2.924 per gallon at the start of October 2025 to $2.989 for the week ending 30 March 2026, a change of +$0.06 per gallon.
Where does Texas rank for propane prices among states?
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Texas is the 20th-cheapest at $2.989 per gallon for the week ending 30 March 2026. The cheapest is Nebraska at $1.642; the most expensive is Florida at $4.706.