Latest residential propane price in New Jersey
According to the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey, the latest residential propane price in New Jersey is $3.821 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.
$3.821
New Jersey average
Week of March 30, 2026
$2.674
US national average
Same week, EIA WHOPS
▲ +42.9%
vs. national
Above the US average
#36 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 New Jersey
New Jersey's moderate-cold winters and Mid-Atlantic moderate character shape the role propane plays in the state. Propane is concentrated in rural Sussex, Warren and Cape May counties outside the dense PSE&G and Elizabethtown Gas distribution networks, with much lower household penetration inside the Newark, Jersey City, Trenton and Atlantic City metros where natural-gas distribution is dense.
Supply economics in New Jersey are shaped by being from Northeast terminals and the substantial Mid-Atlantic refining complex. Retail propane in New Jersey typically tracks the upper-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 New Jersey propane companies and compare per-gallon prices alongside tank rent, delivery fees and contract terms.
Propane companies with outlets in New Jersey (NJ)
All three major national propane companies operate in New Jersey: AmeriGas, Suburban Propane and Ferrellgas. Regional and specialty operators serving the state include Paraco Gas ((Rye Brook NY-headquartered) 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 New Jersey propane industry and regulations
The New Jersey Propane Gas Association represents propane marketers operating in New Jersey, coordinates training under the NPGA / PERC Certified Employee Training Program, and advocates on state regulatory matters.
State-level LP gas oversight in New Jersey sits with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Codes and Standards, which licenses dealers, inspects installations, and enforces NFPA 58 as adopted in New Jersey Administrative Code Title 5 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 New Jersey?
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 New Jersey?
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. New Jersey typically prices in the upper-middle band of the national range. See current US propane prices.
Does New Jersey 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 New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Codes and Standards or the state attorney general consumer protection division for the current rules in New Jersey.