Propane Prices in Iowa Today
EIA survey of · released Next EIA release: Oct 28, 2026
Last updated
Iowa propane price: $1.704per gallon, excluding taxes
- Up +$0.037 (+2.2%)since Oct 12
- Up +$0.185 (+12.2%)from a year earlier (Oct 20, 2025)
- 2026–27 season so far: high $1.704 (Oct 19), low $1.633 (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 Iowa averaged $1.704 a gallon, before taxes.
That is 3.7 cents more than on Oct 12.
A year earlier (Oct 20, 2025) it was $1.519, so the price is 12.2% higher now.
Of the 15 Midwest states in the survey, Iowa has the 14th highest price this week; the Midwest average is $2.156 and the U.S. average $2.689.
So far in the 2026–27 heating season the price has ranged from $1.633 (Oct 5) to $1.704 (Oct 19).
Propane — weekly Iowa, CSV (12 rows, from 2026-02-02 to 2026-10-19)
Columns: survey_date, area, fuel, price_usd_per_gallon_excl_taxes. Prices are residential, in dollars per gallon ($/gal), excluding taxes. Source: EIA.
Midwest at a glance
| Area | Price | Survey | Week change | Year change | Season high | Season low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest(PADD 2) | $2.156 | Oct 19 | +$0.044 | +$0.236 (+12.3%) | $2.156 | $2.055 |
| Illinoisin PADD 2 | $1.943 | Oct 19 | +$0.039 | +$0.207 (+11.9%) | $1.943 | $1.831 |
| Indianain PADD 2 | $2.559 | Oct 19 | +$0.069 | +$0.342 (+15.4%) | $2.559 | $2.462 |
| Iowain PADD 2 | $1.704 | Oct 19 | +$0.037 | +$0.185 (+12.2%) | $1.704 | $1.633 |
| Kansasin PADD 2 | $2.074 | Oct 19 | +$0.051 | +$0.302 (+17.0%) | $2.074 | $2.011 |
| Kentuckyin PADD 2 | $2.844 | Oct 19 | +$0.054 | +$0.384 (+15.6%) | $2.844 | $2.701 |
| Michiganin PADD 2 | $2.434 | Oct 19 | +$0.042 | +$0.273 (+12.6%) | $2.434 | $2.335 |
| Minnesotain PADD 2 | $2.014 | Oct 19 | +$0.050 | +$0.213 (+11.8%) | $2.014 | $1.901 |
| Missouriin PADD 2 | $2.181 | Oct 19 | +$0.052 | +$0.238 (+12.2%) | $2.181 | $2.061 |
| Nebraskain PADD 2 | $1.783 | Oct 19 | +$0.065 | +$0.192 (+12.1%) | $1.783 | $1.693 |
| North Dakotain PADD 2 | $1.651 | Oct 19 | +$0.004 | +$0.143 (+9.5%) | $1.651 | $1.608 |
| Ohioin PADD 2 | $2.647 | Oct 19 | +$0.040 | +$0.075 (+2.9%) | $2.647 | $2.545 |
| Oklahomain PADD 2 | $2.352 | Oct 19 | +$0.027 | +$0.161 (+7.3%) | $2.352 | $2.294 |
| South Dakotain PADD 2 | $1.870 | Oct 19 | +$0.046 | +$0.216 (+13.1%) | $1.870 | $1.724 |
| Tennesseein PADD 2 | $3.219 | Oct 19 | −$0.005 | +$0.184 (+6.1%) | $3.224 | $3.193 |
| Wisconsinin PADD 2 | $1.940 | Oct 19 | +$0.051 | +$0.213 (+12.3%) | $1.940 | $1.817 |
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 Midwest states: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Wisconsin.
This winter against last winter
Recent weekly surveys
- Oct 19, 2026$1.704
- Oct 12, 2026$1.667
- Oct 5, 2026$1.633
- Mar 30, 2026$1.660
- Mar 23, 2026$1.652
- Mar 16, 2026$1.643
Questions
What is the average propane price in Iowa this week?
$1.704 per gallon in the EIA survey of October 19, 2026, released October 21, 2026. It is a state average for Iowa for residential deliveries and does not include taxes. That is 3.7 cents more than the October 12, 2026 survey.
Is propane more expensive than a year ago in Iowa?
Yes. The October 20, 2025 survey had $1.519, so this week’s price is 12.2% 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 Iowa propane tank at this price?
At $1.704 a gallon, 400 gallons (a 500-gallon tank filled to 80%) costs $681.60 before taxes and delivery fees.