Latest residential propane price in North Dakota
According to the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey, the latest residential propane price in North Dakota is $1.700 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.
$1.700
North Dakota average
Week of March 30, 2026
$2.674
US national average
Same week, EIA WHOPS
▼ -36.4%
vs. national
Below the US average
#3 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 North Dakota
North Dakota's extremely cold winters and Plains cold-climate character shape the role propane plays in the state. Propane is concentrated in rural farms, ranches, oil-field operations (the Bakken), and the state's substantial agricultural demand, with much lower household penetration inside the Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks and Minot metros where natural-gas distribution is dense.
Supply economics in North Dakota are shaped by being from in-state Bakken NGL processing and Wyoming/Montana fractionation. Retail propane in North Dakota typically tracks the lower 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 North Dakota propane companies and compare per-gallon prices alongside tank rent, delivery fees and contract terms.
Propane companies with outlets in North Dakota (ND)
All three major national propane companies operate in North Dakota: AmeriGas, Suburban Propane and Ferrellgas. Regional and specialty operators serving the state include Cenex (CHS) (the farmer cooperative has a strong North Dakota footprint). 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 North Dakota propane industry and regulations
The North Dakota Propane Gas Association represents propane marketers operating in North Dakota, coordinates training under the NPGA / PERC Certified Employee Training Program, and advocates on state regulatory matters.
State-level LP gas oversight in North Dakota sits with the North Dakota State Fire Marshal, which licenses dealers, inspects installations, and enforces NFPA 58 as adopted in North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
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 North Dakota?
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. North Dakota typically prices in the lower band of the national range. See current US propane prices.
Does North Dakota 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 North Dakota State Fire Marshal or the state attorney general consumer protection division for the current rules in North Dakota.