Latest residential propane price in Alabama
According to the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey, the latest residential propane price in Alabama is $3.516 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.
$3.516
Alabama average
Week of March 30, 2026
$2.674
US national average
Same week, EIA WHOPS
▲ +31.5%
vs. national
Above the US average
#26 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 Alabama
Alabama's mild winters and warm Southern character shape the role propane plays in the state. Propane is concentrated in rural counties without natural-gas distribution, manufactured housing and the state's substantial agricultural sector (poultry, grain drying), with much lower household penetration inside the Birmingham, Huntsville and Mobile metros where natural-gas distribution is dense.
Supply economics in Alabama are shaped by being close to the Gulf Coast fractionation hubs and the Mont Belvieu wholesale benchmark. Retail propane in Alabama typically tracks the lower end 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 Alabama propane companies and compare per-gallon prices alongside tank rent, delivery fees and contract terms.
Propane companies with outlets in Alabama (AL)
All three major national propane companies operate in Alabama: AmeriGas, Suburban Propane and Ferrellgas. Regional and specialty operators serving the state include Blossman Gas (headquartered in nearby Ocean Springs, Mississippi), and ThompsonGas (serves multiple Alabama markets). 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 Alabama propane industry and regulations
The Alabama Propane Gas Association represents propane marketers operating in Alabama, coordinates training under the NPGA / PERC Certified Employee Training Program, and advocates on state regulatory matters.
State-level LP gas oversight in Alabama sits with the Alabama Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, which licenses dealers, inspects installations, and enforces NFPA 58 as adopted in Alabama Administrative Code. 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 Alabama?
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 Alabama?
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. Alabama typically prices in the lower end of the national range. See current US propane prices.
Does Alabama 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 Alabama Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board or the state attorney general consumer protection division for the current rules in Alabama.