Latest residential propane price in Rhode Island
According to the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey, the latest residential propane price in Rhode Island is $3.757 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.
$3.757
Rhode Island average
Week of March 30, 2026
$2.674
US national average
Same week, EIA WHOPS
▲ +40.5%
vs. national
Above the US average
#34 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 Rhode Island
Rhode Island's cold winters and Northeast moderate character shape the role propane plays in the state. Propane is concentrated in rural and suburban areas outside the dense Rhode Island Energy natural-gas distribution, with much lower household penetration inside the Providence, Warwick, Cranston and Pawtucket metros where natural-gas distribution is dense.
Supply economics in Rhode Island are shaped by being from Northeast terminals fed by Gulf and Eastern Canadian rail. Retail propane in Rhode Island typically tracks the upper 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 Rhode Island propane companies and compare per-gallon prices alongside tank rent, delivery fees and contract terms.
Propane companies with outlets in Rhode Island (RI)
All three major national propane companies operate in Rhode Island: 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 Rhode Island propane industry and regulations
The Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE) represents propane marketers operating in Rhode Island, coordinates training under the NPGA / PERC Certified Employee Training Program, and advocates on state regulatory matters.
State-level LP gas oversight in Rhode Island sits with the Rhode Island Division of Fire Safety, which licenses dealers, inspects installations, and enforces NFPA 58 as adopted in Rhode Island General Laws Title 23 and adopted 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 Rhode Island?
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 Rhode Island?
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. Rhode Island typically prices in the upper end of the national range. See current US propane prices.
Does Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island Division of Fire Safety or the state attorney general consumer protection division for the current rules in Rhode Island.