Propane Heating Season Budget

Budget your propane spend before temperatures drop. Combine your delivered rate per gallon with typical weekly usage to reveal total gallons, fuel cost, and all-in seasonal expense, including any delivery or service fees.

Delivered rate including taxes and surcharges.
Typical weekly consumption during heating season.
Defaults to 16 weeks.
Defaults to $0 if fees are waived.

Informational budgeting tool only. Confirm local delivery minimums, fees, and taxes with your propane provider.

Examples

  • $2.80 per gallon, 15 gallons per week, 16-week season, $35 fee ⇒ Season gallons: 240.00 gal • Fuel cost: $672.00 USD • Total with fees: $707.00 USD • Average per week: $44.19 USD • Estimated per month: $176.75 USD.
  • $3.25 per gallon, 20 gallons per week, 20-week season, no fees ⇒ Season gallons: 400.00 gal • Fuel cost: $1,300.00 USD • Total with fees: $1,300.00 USD • Average per week: $65.00 USD • Estimated per month: $260.00 USD.

FAQ

Does this include tank rental or hazmat fees?

No. Add those charges to the delivery fee input if you want them reflected in the total.

How do I handle budget billing plans?

Use the monthly average output to compare against your provider's budget-billing quotes.

Can I model price spikes mid-season?

This calculator assumes a flat price per gallon. Re-run scenarios with higher rates to see the impact.

Additional Information

  • Result unit: USD for fuel cost, total season expense, and weekly/monthly averages plus gallons for volume.
  • Defaults to a 16-week heating season and no delivery fee if left blank.
  • Assumes steady weekly consumption; adjust gallons to reflect shoulder-season variation if needed.

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