Wisconsin Propane Price Per Gallon (Latest EIA: 30 March 2026)
As of the week ending 30 March 2026, the average residential propane price in Wisconsin was $2.066 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SWI_DPG). The Wisconsin price is below the US national average of $2.674 by $0.61 per gallon. Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Wisconsin residential figure moved from $1.711 to $2.066.
How Wisconsin compares
| Comparison | Reference price | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin vs US national average | $2.674 | $-0.61 (-22.7%) |
| Wisconsin vs 5-year US average | $2.580 | $-0.51 |
| Wisconsin season start (Oct 2025) | $1.711 | +$0.35 |
Where Wisconsin ranks
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Wisconsin is the 8th-cheapest at $2.066 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 Wisconsin price
Wisconsin is one of the largest residential propane states by household count and runs prices well below the national average. Supply is primarily via the Cochin pipeline (running from Alberta into the Upper Midwest) plus rail terminal access. The Wisconsin Propane Gas Association notes that around 250,000 Wisconsin homes use propane, supporting strong distributor competition that keeps the retail spread low.
Wisconsin propane price FAQ
What is the average cost of propane in Wisconsin?
The average residential propane price in Wisconsin is $2.066 per gallon, from the most recent EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 30 March 2026, series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SWI_DPG). That is $0.61 below 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 Wisconsin?
As of the latest EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey (week ending 30 March 2026), residential propane in Wisconsin averaged $2.066 per gallon (EIA series W_EPLLPA_PRS_SWI_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 Wisconsin than the US average?
Wisconsin residential propane is below the US national average of $2.674 per gallon by $0.61 (-22.7%), based on the same EIA weekly survey for the week ending 30 March 2026.
How much has the Wisconsin propane price changed this heating season?
Across the 2025-2026 heating season, the Wisconsin residential price moved from $1.711 per gallon at the start of October 2025 to $2.066 for the week ending 30 March 2026, a change of +$0.35 per gallon.
Where does Wisconsin rank for propane prices among states?
Among the 38 states the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes residential prices for, Wisconsin is the 8th-cheapest at $2.066 per gallon for the week ending 30 March 2026. The cheapest is Nebraska at $1.642; the most expensive is Florida at $4.706.