These months typically offer the most competitive rates. In 2017, Maine's average retail price dropped to approximately $2.35–$2.37 per gallon during this window.
Prices were at their highest at the start of the year, averaging $2.46–$2.59 per gallon .
On a national scale, wholesale prices (what suppliers pay) hit a low of approximately $0.67 per gallon in March 2017 before fluctuating slightly and then climbing steadily after July. The Price Peak (Winter)
Propane prices in 2017 followed a standard seasonal curve, influenced by lower demand for home heating in the warmer months. The Price Bottom (Spring/Summer)
Roughly 5.7 million U.S. households rely on propane for heating, causing a massive surge in demand—and price—during cold snaps.
By October 2017, residential prices began to climb again, reaching $2.49 per gallon by early October and continuing to rise throughout the heating season. 📈 2017 Price Comparison (Estimated Averages) Residential Price (Approx. $/gal) Market Status Jan - Feb 2017 $2.46 - $2.59 Peak Demand May - June 2017 $2.35 - $2.37 Best Time to Buy Oct - Dec 2017 $2.49 - $2.66 Rising Demand 💡 Why Prices Shifted in 2017
Historically, the best time to buy propane in 2017 was during the , specifically between May and July . During this period, national average residential prices reached their annual lows before trending upward as the winter heating season approached. 📅 2017 Price Trends by Season
These months typically offer the most competitive rates. In 2017, Maine's average retail price dropped to approximately $2.35–$2.37 per gallon during this window.
Prices were at their highest at the start of the year, averaging $2.46–$2.59 per gallon .
On a national scale, wholesale prices (what suppliers pay) hit a low of approximately $0.67 per gallon in March 2017 before fluctuating slightly and then climbing steadily after July. The Price Peak (Winter)
Propane prices in 2017 followed a standard seasonal curve, influenced by lower demand for home heating in the warmer months. The Price Bottom (Spring/Summer)
Roughly 5.7 million U.S. households rely on propane for heating, causing a massive surge in demand—and price—during cold snaps.
By October 2017, residential prices began to climb again, reaching $2.49 per gallon by early October and continuing to rise throughout the heating season. 📈 2017 Price Comparison (Estimated Averages) Residential Price (Approx. $/gal) Market Status Jan - Feb 2017 $2.46 - $2.59 Peak Demand May - June 2017 $2.35 - $2.37 Best Time to Buy Oct - Dec 2017 $2.49 - $2.66 Rising Demand 💡 Why Prices Shifted in 2017
Historically, the best time to buy propane in 2017 was during the , specifically between May and July . During this period, national average residential prices reached their annual lows before trending upward as the winter heating season approached. 📅 2017 Price Trends by Season