Virginia Propane Price Per Gallon (Latest EIA: 19 October 2026)
Virginia readers report $3.20 a gallon as the median of their own bills over the last 90 days, with a typical range of $3.20 to $3.40. Against the survey figure of $3.760 that is 15% lower. The survey records the price dealers post for a household using about 900 gallons a year; readers record what they were billed, contracts included.
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As of the week ending 19 October 2026, the average residential propane price in Virginia was $3.760 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SVA_DPG). The Virginia price is above the US national average of $2.689 by $1.07 per gallon. That is 9.6% above the same week of 2025 ($3.430). Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Virginia residential figure moved from $3.408 to $3.565.
How Virginia compares
| Comparison | Reference price | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia vs US national average | $2.689 | +$1.07 (+39.8%) |
| Virginia vs 5-year US average | $2.580 | +$1.18 |
| Virginia season start (Oct 2025) | $3.408 | +$0.35 |
Where Virginia ranks
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Virginia is the 31st-cheapest at $3.760 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 Virginia price
Virginia sits in PADD 1C (Lower Atlantic). As of the week ending 19 October 2026 its residential propane price was $3.760 per gallon, above the US national average of $2.689. Virginia is part of the Lower Atlantic region, where propane is used widely for both home heating and crop and poultry operations, supplied via pipeline and coastal terminals.
Virginia propane price FAQ
What is the average cost of propane in Virginia?
The average residential propane price in Virginia is $3.760 per gallon, from the most recent EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 19 October 2026, series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SVA_DPG). That is $1.07 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 Virginia?
As of the latest EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 19 October 2026), residential propane in Virginia averaged $3.760 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SVA_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 Virginia than the US average?
Virginia residential propane is above the US national average of $2.689 per gallon by $1.07 (+39.8%), based on the same EIA weekly survey for the week ending 19 October 2026.
Is propane cheaper in Virginia than a year ago?
For the week ending 19 October 2026, Virginia residential propane averaged $3.760 per gallon, up 9.6% on $3.430 for the same week of 2025 (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SVA_DPG).
How much did the Virginia propane price change over the 2025-2026 heating season?
Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Virginia residential price moved from $3.408 per gallon at the start of October 2025 to $3.565 at the end of March 2026, a change of +$0.16 per gallon.
Where does Virginia rank for propane prices among states?
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Virginia is the 31st-cheapest at $3.760 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.