Ohio propane prices vary by delivery type, tank size, and season; most homeowners pay between $2.00 and $3.50 per gallon delivered. This article on Current Ohio Propane Prices summarizes typical per-gallon ranges, total-fill examples, and the main drivers behind higher or lower prices.

Item	Low	Average	High	Notes
Delivered Residential Propane (per gallon)	$1.80	$2.60	$3.80	Assumptions: 100–500 gal fills, Ohio metro markets.
100-Gallon Fill Total	$180	$260	$380	Assumes standard delivery fee included.
500-Gallon Tank Top-Off	$900	$1,300	$1,900	Assumes bulk discount for full fill.

Typical Delivered Propane Price For Ohio Homes (100–500 Gallon)

For a standard residential delivery, most Ohio suppliers quote $1.80-$3.80 per gallon depending on season and contract type.

Average homeowners see about $2.40-$2.80 per gallon on an annualized basis with periodic spikes in winter.

Assumptions: moderate-access driveways, non-rural delivery, 100–500 gallon fills, no emergency rush. Assumptions: Midwest labor rates, average wholesale market exposure.

Breakdown Of An Ohio Propane Quote: Material, Delivery, Labor, Taxes

Understanding line-item pricing helps compare suppliers and spot hidden fees.

Delivered cost is typically the largest single item, but delivery fees, taxes, and overhead can add 5%-20% to the per-gallon price.

Materials	Delivery/Disposal	Labor	Taxes	Overhead
$1.50-$3.40 per gal	$10-$75 per delivery	$0-$30 per delivery ()	0%-8% sales/energy tax	Included in per-gallon markup

How Tank Size, Delivery Type, And Seasonality Change Your Price

Three variables commonly shift the final bill: tank capacity, delivery method (automatic vs will-call), and seasonal demand.

Example thresholds: 100-gallon will-call fills usually cost $2.20-$3.80/gal; 500-gallon full-top fills typically drop to $1.80-$2.60/gal.

Other numeric drivers: remote deliveries over 10 miles extra $20-$75; emergency or after-hours service $75-$200; propane price exposure if supplier hedges at market vs spot adds ~±$0.10-$0.40/gal.

How To Lower Ohio Propane Bills With Contract, Timing, And Prep Choices

Buyers can control timing, contract type, and on-site prep to reduce expenses.

Choosing a 500-gallon contract or pre-buy plan and scheduling fill before peak winter can reduce effective price by $0.20-$0.60 per gallon.

Other tactics: keep tank ≥30% empty to avoid emergency fills, clear access to avoid extra labor charges, and compare 3 written quotes including delivery fee structure.

Regional Price Differences Across Ohio Communities

Propane price in Ohio varies by urban vs rural location and by region (NE, NW, Central, SE, SW).

Typical deltas: rural deliveries cost 5%-15% more; southeast Ohio may run 3%-7% higher than Cleveland metro due to distribution distance.

Region	Low	Average	High
Cleveland/NE Ohio	$1.80	$2.50	$3.50
Columbus/Central	$1.85	$2.60	$3.60
Cincinnati/SW Ohio	$1.90	$2.70	$3.80
Rural/Southeast Ohio	$2.00	$2.90	$3.95

Common Fees: Minimum Delivery, Run Charges, And Service Calls In Ohio

Line items to watch on invoices include minimum delivery charges, mileage/run fees, and service-call labor rates.

Typical extra fees: minimum delivery $50-$150; mileage or remote-access fee $10-$75; service call or leak check $75-$200.

Ask for written definitions of “minimum delivery” (gallons threshold) and whether the supplier charges a separate disposal or admin fee.

Three Real-World Ohio Quote Examples With Specs And Totals

Concrete examples illustrate how size, timing, and contract type affect totals.

Scenario	Specs	Price/gal	Total
Will-call 100-gal Winter Fill	100 gal, no contract, suburban	$3.20	$320 + $25 delivery = $345
Automatic 250-gal Top-Off	250 gal, auto-delivery, metro	$2.45	$612.50 incl. delivery
Full 500-gal Contract Pre-Buy	500 gal, fixed-price contract	$1.95	$975 incl. small delivery fee

These examples assume normal access and no emergency charges; local taxes and supplier hedging affect final totals.