Checked
California Home Heating Costs
Residential heating fuel prices in California from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
- Natural gas
- $21.35/Mcf
- July 2026
- Electricity
- 33.61¢/kWh
- July 2026
Cost per million Btu
Price divided by the heat in each fuel, before furnace, boiler or heat pump efficiency
| Fuel | Per million Btu |
|---|---|
| Natural gas (winter 2025-26 average) | $21.64 |
| Electricity (12-month average) | $96.68 |
California residential natural gas price, 5 years
Dollars per thousand cubic feet by month
Show as a table
| Period | California |
|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | $21.35 |
| Dec 2025 | $23.78 |
| Dec 2024 | $20.63 |
| Dec 2023 | $21.07 |
| Dec 2022 | $22.65 |
| Dec 2021 | $18.59 |
Heating oil and propane prices are collected weekly from October through March. Natural gas prices are monthly and include delivery charges, so summer prices per unit are higher.
Frequently asked questions
- What do homes in California pay for natural gas?
- Homes in California paid an average of $21.35/Mcf for natural gas in July 2026.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Heating Oil and Propane Update; Natural Gas Monthly; Form EIA-861M