Propane Prices in Rhode Island Today
EIA survey of · released Next EIA release: Oct 28, 2026
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Rhode Island propane price: $4.167per gallon, excluding taxes
- Up +$0.074 (+1.8%)since Oct 12
- Up +$0.564 (+15.7%)from a year earlier (Oct 20, 2025)
- 2026–27 season so far: high $4.167 (Oct 19), low $3.816 (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 Rhode Island averaged $4.167 a gallon, before taxes.
That is 7.4 cents more than on Oct 12.
A year earlier (Oct 20, 2025) it was $3.603, so the price is 15.7% higher now.
Of the 6 New England states in the survey, Rhode Island has the 2nd highest price this week; the New England average is $3.872 and the U.S. average $2.689.
So far in the 2026–27 heating season the price has ranged from $3.816 (Oct 5) to $4.167 (Oct 19).
Propane — weekly Rhode Island, CSV (12 rows, from 2026-02-02 to 2026-10-19)
Columns: survey_date, area, fuel, price_usd_per_gallon_excl_taxes. Prices are residential, in dollars per gallon ($/gal), excluding taxes. Source: EIA.
New England at a glance
| Area | Price | Survey | Week change | Year change | Season high | Season low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England(PADD 1A)sub-region of PADD 1 | $3.872 | Oct 19 | +$0.100 | +$0.417 (+12.1%) | $3.872 | $3.744 |
| Connecticutin PADD 1A | $4.226 | Oct 19 | +$0.014 | +$0.541 (+14.7%) | $4.226 | $4.173 |
| Mainein PADD 1A | $3.709 | Oct 19 | +$0.173 | +$0.579 (+18.5%) | $3.709 | $3.522 |
| Massachusettsin PADD 1A | $3.659 | Oct 19 | +$0.159 | +$0.230 (+6.7%) | $3.659 | $3.500 |
| New Hampshirein PADD 1A | $3.843 | Oct 19 | +$0.030 | +$0.401 (+11.7%) | $3.843 | $3.792 |
| Rhode Islandin PADD 1A | $4.167 | Oct 19 | +$0.074 | +$0.564 (+15.7%) | $4.167 | $3.816 |
| Vermontin PADD 1A | $3.881 | Oct 19 | +$0.184 | +$0.309 (+8.7%) | $3.881 | $3.652 |
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 New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont.
This winter against last winter
Recent weekly surveys
- Oct 19, 2026$4.167
- Oct 12, 2026$4.093
- Oct 5, 2026$3.816
- Mar 30, 2026$3.757
- Mar 23, 2026$3.792
- Mar 16, 2026$3.781
Questions
What is the average propane price in Rhode Island this week?
$4.167 per gallon in the EIA survey of October 19, 2026, released October 21, 2026. It is a state average for Rhode Island for residential deliveries and does not include taxes. That is 7.4 cents more than the October 12, 2026 survey.
Is propane more expensive than a year ago in Rhode Island?
Yes. The October 20, 2025 survey had $3.603, so this week’s price is 15.7% 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 Rhode Island propane tank at this price?
At $4.167 a gallon, 400 gallons (a 500-gallon tank filled to 80%) costs $1,666.80 before taxes and delivery fees.