Latest residential propane price in Texas
According to the EIA Weekly Heating Oil and Propane Survey, the latest residential propane price in Texas is $2.989 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.
$2.989
Texas average
Week of March 30, 2026
$2.674
US national average
Same week, EIA WHOPS
▲ +11.8%
vs. national
Above the US average
#20 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 Texas
Texas's mild (north Texas can get severe brief cold snaps) winters and warm Southern character shape the role propane plays in the state. Propane is concentrated in rural West Texas, Hill Country and Panhandle ranch country, manufactured housing across the state, plus very large oil-field, agricultural and industrial commercial demand, with much lower household penetration inside the Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio metros where natural-gas distribution is dense.
Supply economics in Texas are shaped by being at the Mont Belvieu fractionation hub — the largest US propane storage and trading center. Retail propane in Texas 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 Texas propane companies and compare per-gallon prices alongside tank rent, delivery fees and contract terms.
Propane companies with outlets in Texas (TX)
All three major national propane companies operate in Texas: AmeriGas, Suburban Propane and Ferrellgas. Regional and specialty operators serving the state include Pinnacle Propane ((Plano-headquartered)), and MFA Oil. 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 Texas propane industry and regulations
The Texas Propane Gas Association represents propane marketers operating in Texas, coordinates training under the NPGA / PERC Certified Employee Training Program, and advocates on state regulatory matters.
State-level LP gas oversight in Texas sits with the Railroad Commission of Texas (regulates LP gas), which licenses dealers, inspects installations, and enforces NFPA 58 as adopted in Texas Administrative Code Title 16, Chapter 9 (LP gas safety rules) and Natural Resources Code Title 3, Chapter 113. 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 Texas?
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 Texas?
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. Texas typically prices in the lower band of the national range. See current US propane prices.
Does Texas 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 Railroad Commission of Texas (regulates LP gas) or the state attorney general consumer protection division for the current rules in Texas.