Latest residential propane price in Iowa
According to the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey, the latest residential propane price in Iowa is $1.660 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.
$1.660
Iowa average
Week of March 30, 2026
$2.674
US national average
Same week, EIA WHOPS
▼ -37.9%
vs. national
Below the US average
#2 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 Iowa
Iowa's cold winters and Midwest cold-climate character shape the role propane plays in the state. Propane is concentrated in rural homes, farms, and the state's enormous corn and soybean grain-drying agricultural demand, with much lower household penetration inside the Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport and Sioux City metros where natural-gas distribution is dense.
Supply economics in Iowa are shaped by being from Conway and Midwest fractionation. Retail propane in Iowa typically tracks the lower-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 Iowa propane companies and compare per-gallon prices alongside tank rent, delivery fees and contract terms.
Propane companies with outlets in Iowa (IA)
All three major national propane companies operate in Iowa: AmeriGas, Suburban Propane and Ferrellgas. Regional and specialty operators serving the state include Cenex (CHS), MFA Oil and Lakes Gas (all have substantial Iowa presence). 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 Iowa propane industry and regulations
The Iowa Propane Gas Association represents propane marketers operating in Iowa, coordinates training under the NPGA / PERC Certified Employee Training Program, and advocates on state regulatory matters.
State-level LP gas oversight in Iowa sits with the Iowa State Fire Marshal Division, which licenses dealers, inspects installations, and enforces NFPA 58 as adopted in Iowa Administrative Code adopting NFPA 58. 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 Iowa?
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 Iowa?
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. Iowa typically prices in the lower-middle band of the national range. See current US propane prices.
Does Iowa 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 Iowa State Fire Marshal Division or the state attorney general consumer protection division for the current rules in Iowa.