Latest residential propane price in Maine
According to the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey, the latest residential propane price in Maine is $3.523 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.
$3.523
Maine average
Week of March 30, 2026
$2.674
US national average
Same week, EIA WHOPS
▲ +31.8%
vs. national
Above the US average
#27 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 Maine
Maine's very cold winters and Northeast cold-climate character shape the role propane plays in the state. Propane is concentrated in rural and inland Maine outside the modest natural-gas distribution footprint — propane is the primary or backup heating fuel for a large share of Maine homes, alongside heating oil and wood, with much lower household penetration inside the Portland, Lewiston, Bangor and Augusta metros where natural-gas distribution is dense.
Supply economics in Maine are shaped by being from Northeast terminals fed by Gulf and Eastern Canadian rail. Retail propane in Maine typically tracks at the top 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 Maine propane companies and compare per-gallon prices alongside tank rent, delivery fees and contract terms.
Propane companies with outlets in Maine (ME)
All three major national propane companies operate in Maine: AmeriGas, Suburban Propane and Ferrellgas. Regional and specialty operators serving the state include Paraco Gas and Superior Plus Propane. 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 Maine propane industry and regulations
The Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE) represents propane marketers operating in Maine, coordinates training under the NPGA / PERC Certified Employee Training Program, and advocates on state regulatory matters.
State-level LP gas oversight in Maine sits with the Maine Office of the State Fire Marshal, which licenses dealers, inspects installations, and enforces NFPA 58 as adopted in Maine Revised Statutes Title 25, Chapter 313 (LPG). 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 Maine?
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 Maine?
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. Maine typically prices in at the top of the national range. See current US propane prices.
Does Maine 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 Maine Office of the State Fire Marshal or the state attorney general consumer protection division for the current rules in Maine.