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Cost Comparisons

How does the cost of natural gas compare to the cost of propane? Here are some average operation cost comparisons (updated March 2026):

Home Heating - Based on 100,000 BTU/hr. and 12 hours of operation per day 

  • Natural Gas: $24.18 per day 
  • Propane: $64.74 per day 
     

Water Heating - Based on 40,000 BTU/hr. and 12 hrs. of operation per day 

  • Natural Gas: $2.47 per day 
  • Propane: $6.65 per day 
     

Clothes Dryer - Based on 20,000 BTU/hr. and 300 loads of laundry per year 

  • Natural Gas: $48.35 annually 
  • Propane: $129.49 annually 
     

Range Top Stove- Based on 9,000 BTU/hr. 

  • Natural Gas: $0.18 per hour 
  • Propane: $0.47 per hour 
     

Oven - Based on 20,000 BTU/hr. 

  • Natural Gas: $0.40 per hour 
  • Propane: $1.03 per hour 
     

Gas Logs - Based on 35,000 BTU/hr. 

  • Natural Gas: $0.56/hr. 
  • Propane: $1.51/hr. 
     

Rates Used for Operating Costs: 

  • Natural Gas: $1.61 per CCF 
  • Propane: $3.96 per Gallon
     

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