Propane Prices in Delaware Today
EIA survey of · released Next EIA release: Oct 28, 2026
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Delaware propane price: $3.755per gallon, excluding taxes
- Up +$0.026 (+0.7%)since Oct 12
- Up +$0.326 (+9.5%)from a year earlier (Oct 20, 2025)
- 2026–27 season so far: high $3.755 (Oct 19), low $3.708 (Oct 5)
EIA survey Oct 19, 2026, released Oct 21, 2026. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, weekly propane residential price table.
In the EIA survey of October 19, 2026, residential propane in Delaware averaged $3.755 a gallon, before taxes.
That is 2.6 cents more than on Oct 12.
A year earlier (Oct 20, 2025) it was $3.429, so the price is 9.5% higher now.
Of the 5 Central Atlantic states in the survey, Delaware has the 3rd highest price this week; the Central Atlantic average is $3.585 and the U.S. average $2.689.
So far in the 2026–27 heating season the price has ranged from $3.708 (Oct 5) to $3.755 (Oct 19).
Propane — weekly Delaware, CSV (12 rows, from 2026-02-02 to 2026-10-19)
Columns: survey_date, area, fuel, price_usd_per_gallon_excl_taxes. Prices are residential, in dollars per gallon ($/gal), excluding taxes. Source: EIA.
Central Atlantic at a glance
| 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.
Other Central Atlantic states: Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.
This winter against last winter
Recent weekly surveys
- Oct 19, 2026$3.755
- Oct 12, 2026$3.729
- Oct 5, 2026$3.708
- Mar 30, 2026$3.731
- Mar 23, 2026$3.744
- Mar 16, 2026$3.739
Questions
What is the average propane price in Delaware this week?
$3.755 per gallon in the EIA survey of October 19, 2026, released October 21, 2026. It is a state average for Delaware for residential deliveries and does not include taxes. That is 2.6 cents more than the October 12, 2026 survey.
Is propane more expensive than a year ago in Delaware?
Yes. The October 20, 2025 survey had $3.429, so this week’s price is 9.5% 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.
How much does it cost to fill a Delaware propane tank at this price?
At $3.755 a gallon, 400 gallons (a 500-gallon tank filled to 80%) costs $1,502.00 before taxes and delivery fees.