Cost Comparisons

How does the cost of natural gas compare to the cost of propane? Here are some average operation cost comparisons:

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

  • Natural Gas: $15.60 per day 
  • Propane: $40.22 per day 

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

  • Natural Gas: $1.56 per day 
  • Propane: $4.05 per day 

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

  • Natural Gas: $31.20 annually 
  • Propane: $80.44 annually 

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

  • Natural Gas: $0.12 per hour 
  • Propane: $0.29 per hour 

Oven - Based on 20,000 BTU/hr. 

  • Natural Gas: $0.26 per hour 
  • Propane: $0.64 per hour 

Gas Logs - Based on 35,000 BTU/hr. 

  • Natural Gas: $0.36/hr. 
  • Propane: $0.94/hr. 

Rates Used for Operating Costs: 

  • Natural Gas: $1.04 per CCF 
  • Propane: $2.46 per Gallon 

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