Latest residential propane price in Florida
According to the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey, the latest residential propane price in Florida is $4.706 per gallon for the week of March 30, 2026. The figures below put that number in context against the national average and other surveyed states.
$4.706
Florida average
Week of March 30, 2026
$2.674
US national average
Same week, EIA WHOPS
▲ +76.0%
vs. national
Above the US average
#38 of 38
Cheapest-state ranking
1 = cheapest of all surveyed states
Source: EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey, residential retail (USD per gallon). The EIA does not survey every state individually each week — see current US propane prices for the full state ranking and 3-year history.
Propane usage and context in Florida
Florida's mild winters and subtropical character shape the role propane plays in the state. Propane is concentrated in rural areas outside natural-gas distribution, manufactured housing, hurricane-backup generator demand, and agricultural operations, with much lower household penetration inside the Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tallahassee metros where natural-gas distribution is dense.
Supply economics in Florida are shaped by being from Gulf Coast and Florida Panhandle terminals. Retail propane in Florida typically tracks the middle band of the national price range published by the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey during the October–March heating season.
For a current, household-specific picture, request itemised quotes from several Florida propane companies and compare per-gallon prices alongside tank rent, delivery fees and contract terms.
Propane companies with outlets in Florida (FL)
All three major national propane companies operate in Florida: AmeriGas, Suburban Propane and Ferrellgas. Regional and specialty operators serving the state include Paraco Gas (extends its footprint into Florida from its Northeast base), and ThompsonGas. Beyond these, local independents and farmer cooperatives serve the long tail of rural addresses — often beating the nationals on price for high-volume customers.
Build a shortlist of three to four dealers serving your address — one national, one regional, one local — and compare itemised quotes. See how to select a propane company and getting quotes.
The Florida propane industry and regulations
The Florida Propane Gas Association represents propane marketers operating in Florida, coordinates training under the NPGA / PERC Certified Employee Training Program, and advocates on state regulatory matters.
State-level LP gas oversight in Florida sits with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Bureau of LP Gas Inspection, which licenses dealers, inspects installations, and enforces NFPA 58 as adopted in Florida Statutes Chapter 527 (Sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas). Federal DOT and OSHA rules layer on top of state requirements. For run-out and emergency procedures see what to do if you smell gas and running out of propane.
Frequently asked questions
Who has the cheapest propane in Florida?
There is no single cheapest dealer — pricing is set account-by-account based on tank size, fill volume, contract type and route density. Get itemised quotes from at least three dealers (one national, one regional, one local independent) and compare on all-in annual cost rather than headline gallon rate.
What is the current propane price in Florida?
Heading into the heating season, the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey publishes regional and state-where-available averages every Monday from October through March. Florida typically prices in the middle band of the national range. See current US propane prices.
Does Florida have an anti-fill law?
Anti-fill statutes (which constrain dealer lock-in via mandatory disclosure, capped pickup fees, or right to purchase a leased tank) exist in roughly 10-15 US states. Check with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Bureau of LP Gas Inspection or the state attorney general consumer protection division for the current rules in Florida.