Propane Prices in the Central Atlantic Today
EIA survey of · released Next EIA release: Oct 28, 2026
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Central Atlantic propane price: $3.585per gallon, excluding taxes
- Up +$0.042 (+1.2%)since Oct 12
- Up +$0.357 (+11.1%)from a year earlier (Oct 20, 2025)
- 2026–27 season so far: high $3.585 (Oct 19), low $3.540 (Oct 5)
EIA survey Oct 19, 2026, released Oct 21, 2026. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, weekly propane residential price table (Central Atlantic series).
In the EIA survey of October 19, 2026, residential propane in the Central Atlantic averaged $3.585 a gallon, before taxes.
That is 4.2 cents more than on Oct 12.
A year earlier (Oct 20, 2025) it was $3.228, so the price is 11.1% higher now.
Within the Central Atlantic, prices run from $3.163 in Pennsylvania to $4.075 in New Jersey.
So far in the 2026–27 heating season the price has ranged from $3.540 (Oct 5) to $3.585 (Oct 19).
Propane — weekly Central Atlantic, CSV (12 rows, from 2026-02-02 to 2026-10-19)
Columns: survey_date, area, fuel, price_usd_per_gallon_excl_taxes. Prices are residential, in dollars per gallon ($/gal), excluding taxes. Source: EIA.
Central Atlantic by state
| Area | Price | Survey | Week change | Year change | Season high | Season low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Atlantic(PADD 1B)sub-region of PADD 1 | $3.585 | Oct 19 | +$0.042 | +$0.357 (+11.1%) | $3.585 | $3.540 |
| Delawarein PADD 1B | $3.755 | Oct 19 | +$0.026 | +$0.326 (+9.5%) | $3.755 | $3.708 |
| Marylandin PADD 1B | $3.799 | Oct 19 | −$0.002 | +$0.280 (+8.0%) | $3.801 | $3.748 |
| New Jerseyin PADD 1B | $4.075 | Oct 19 | +$0.087 | +$0.559 (+15.9%) | $4.075 | $3.945 |
| New Yorkin PADD 1B | $3.727 | Oct 19 | +$0.044 | +$0.349 (+10.3%) | $3.727 | $3.664 |
| Pennsylvaniain PADD 1B | $3.163 | Oct 19 | +$0.053 | +$0.348 (+12.4%) | $3.163 | $3.110 |
Week change is against the survey before; year change against the survey nearest to 52 weeks earlier. Season high and low cover the 2026–27 heating season (October to March). Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, weekly propane residential price table (Central Atlantic series).
This winter against last winter
Recent weekly surveys
- Oct 19, 2026$3.585
- Oct 12, 2026$3.582
- Oct 5, 2026$3.540
- Mar 30, 2026$3.539
- Mar 23, 2026$3.535
- Mar 16, 2026$3.521
Questions
What is the average propane price in the Central Atlantic this week?
$3.585 per gallon in the EIA survey of October 19, 2026, released October 21, 2026. It is the Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) regional average for residential deliveries and does not include taxes. That is 4.2 cents more than the October 12, 2026 survey.
Is propane more expensive than a year ago in the Central Atlantic?
Yes. The October 20, 2025 survey had $3.228, so this week’s price is 11.1% higher.
Is this the price my propane dealer will charge?
Not exactly. EIA publishes average residential prices for whole states and regions, not individual dealers. Your price also depends on taxes (not included here), delivery size, payment terms and any service plan. Use the average as a benchmark when you call for quotes.
How often are propane prices updated?
EIA surveys propane retailers every Monday from October through March and publishes the results on Wednesday. From April to September it surveys once a month. The next release date EIA lists is October 28, 2026.
Where does this propane price come from?
From EIA’s weekly Heating Oil and Propane Update (the State Heating Oil and Propane Program), survey of October 19, 2026, released October 21, 2026. The original table is on eia.gov. This site does not run its own survey or forecast prices; it republishes EIA’s residential prices, which exclude taxes.
What does PADD mean in these propane prices?
PADD stands for Petroleum Administration for Defense District, the numbered regions EIA uses for petroleum data: PADD 1 (East Coast), made up of PADD 1A (New England), PADD 1B (Central Atlantic) and PADD 1C (Lower Atlantic); PADD 2 (Midwest); PADD 3 (Gulf Coast); PADD 4 (Rocky Mountain). Central Atlantic is a regional (PADD) average, not a state figure.
How much does it cost to fill a Central Atlantic propane tank at this price?
At $3.585 a gallon, 400 gallons (a 500-gallon tank filled to 80%) costs $1,434.00 before taxes and delivery fees.