How does the cost of natural gas compare to the cost of propane? Here are some average operation cost comparisons (updated January 2024):
Home Heating - Based on 100,000 BTU/hr. and 12 hours of operation per day
- Natural Gas: $21.00 per day
- Propane: $47.41 per day
Water Heating - Based on 40,000 BTU/hr. and 12 hrs. of operation per day
- Natural Gas: $2.15 per day
- Propane: $4.87 per day
Clothes Dryer - Based on 20,000 BTU/hr. and 300 loads of laundry per year
- Natural Gas: $42.00 annually
- Propane: $94.83 annually
Range Top Stove- Based on 9,000 BTU/hr.
- Natural Gas: $0.16 per hour
- Propane: $0.35 per hour
Oven - Based on 20,000 BTU/hr.
- Natural Gas: $0.35 per hour
- Propane: $0.75 per hour
Gas Logs - Based on 35,000 BTU/hr.
- Natural Gas: $0.49/hr.
- Propane: $1.11/hr.
Rates Used for Operating Costs:
- Natural Gas: $1.40 per CCF
- Propane: $2.90 per Gallon