Latest residential propane price in Tennessee
According to the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey, the latest residential propane price in Tennessee is $3.248 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.
$3.248
Tennessee average
Week of March 30, 2026
$2.674
US national average
Same week, EIA WHOPS
▲ +21.5%
vs. national
Above the US average
#24 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 Tennessee
Tennessee's moderate winters and Mid-South moderate character shape the role propane plays in the state. Propane is concentrated in rural Appalachian, West Tennessee and middle Tennessee farm-country communities outside the Piedmont Natural Gas and CenterPoint natural-gas distribution, with much lower household penetration inside the Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga metros where natural-gas distribution is dense.
Supply economics in Tennessee are shaped by being via the Mid-South pipeline network and rail-served regional terminals. Retail propane in Tennessee 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 Tennessee propane companies and compare per-gallon prices alongside tank rent, delivery fees and contract terms.
Propane companies with outlets in Tennessee (TN)
All three major national propane companies operate in Tennessee: AmeriGas, Suburban Propane and Ferrellgas. Regional and specialty operators serving the state include Blossman Gas, ThompsonGas, and United Propane Gas. 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 Tennessee propane industry and regulations
The Tennessee Propane Gas Association represents propane marketers operating in Tennessee, coordinates training under the NPGA / PERC Certified Employee Training Program, and advocates on state regulatory matters.
State-level LP gas oversight in Tennessee sits with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, State Fire Marshal's Office, which licenses dealers, inspects installations, and enforces NFPA 58 as adopted in Tennessee Code Annotated Title 68, Chapter 135 (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 Tennessee?
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 Tennessee?
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. Tennessee typically prices in the lower-middle band of the national range. See current US propane prices.
Does Tennessee 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 Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, State Fire Marshal's Office or the state attorney general consumer protection division for the current rules in Tennessee.