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