Propane Prices in the Gulf Coast Today
EIA survey of · released Next EIA release: Oct 28, 2026
Last updated
Gulf Coast propane price: $3.034per gallon, excluding taxes
- Up +$0.094 (+3.2%)since Oct 12
- Up +$0.200 (+7.1%)from a year earlier (Oct 20, 2025)
- 2026–27 season so far: high $3.034 (Oct 19), low $2.907 (Oct 5)
EIA survey Oct 19, 2026, released Oct 21, 2026. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, weekly propane residential price table (Gulf Coast series).
In the EIA survey of October 19, 2026, residential propane in the Gulf Coast averaged $3.034 a gallon, before taxes.
That is 9.4 cents more than on Oct 12.
A year earlier (Oct 20, 2025) it was $2.834, so the price is 7.1% higher now.
Within the Gulf Coast, prices run from $2.596 in Arkansas to $3.573 in Alabama.
So far in the 2026–27 heating season the price has ranged from $2.907 (Oct 5) to $3.034 (Oct 19).
Propane — weekly Gulf Coast, CSV (12 rows, from 2026-02-02 to 2026-10-19)
Columns: survey_date, area, fuel, price_usd_per_gallon_excl_taxes. Prices are residential, in dollars per gallon ($/gal), excluding taxes. Source: EIA.
Gulf Coast by state
| Area | Price | Survey | Week change | Year change | Season high | Season low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast(PADD 3) | $3.034 | Oct 19 | +$0.094 | +$0.200 (+7.1%) | $3.034 | $2.907 |
| Alabamain PADD 3 | $3.573 | Oct 19 | +$0.038 | +$0.137 (+4.0%) | $3.573 | $3.521 |
| Arkansasin PADD 3 | $2.596 | Oct 19 | +$0.217 | +$0.407 (+18.6%) | $2.596 | $2.297 |
| Mississippiin PADD 3 | $3.137 | Oct 19 | +$0.073 | +$0.163 (+5.5%) | $3.137 | $3.047 |
| Texasin PADD 3 | $3.137 | Oct 19 | +$0.037 | +$0.209 (+7.1%) | $3.137 | $3.100 |
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 (Gulf Coast series).
This winter against last winter
Recent weekly surveys
- Oct 19, 2026$3.034
- Oct 12, 2026$2.940
- Oct 5, 2026$2.907
- Mar 30, 2026$2.929
- Mar 23, 2026$2.930
- Mar 16, 2026$2.925
Questions
What is the average propane price in the Gulf Coast this week?
$3.034 per gallon in the EIA survey of October 19, 2026, released October 21, 2026. It is the Gulf Coast (PADD 3) regional average for residential deliveries and does not include taxes. That is 9.4 cents more than the October 12, 2026 survey.
Is propane more expensive than a year ago in the Gulf Coast?
Yes. The October 20, 2025 survey had $2.834, so this week’s price is 7.1% 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). Gulf Coast is a regional (PADD) average, not a state figure.
How much does it cost to fill a Gulf Coast propane tank at this price?
At $3.034 a gallon, 400 gallons (a 500-gallon tank filled to 80%) costs $1,213.60 before taxes and delivery fees.