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Wisconsin Home Heating Costs
Residential heating fuel prices in Wisconsin from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
- Heating oil
- $5.79/gal
- Week of 10/19/2026
- Propane
- $1.94/gal
- Week of 10/19/2026
- Natural gas
- $18.58/Mcf
- July 2026
- Electricity
- 19.06¢/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) | $11.05 |
| Propane | $21.21 |
| Heating oil | $41.78 |
| Electricity (12-month average) | $54.91 |
Wisconsin residential natural gas price, 5 years
Dollars per thousand cubic feet by month
Show as a table
| Period | Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | $18.58 |
| Dec 2025 | $10.96 |
| Dec 2024 | $10.02 |
| Dec 2023 | $8.92 |
| Dec 2022 | $12.37 |
| Dec 2021 | $9.74 |
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
- How much is heating oil in Wisconsin?
- Residential heating oil in Wisconsin averaged $5.79/gal the week of 10/19/2026.
- How much is propane in Wisconsin?
- Residential propane in Wisconsin averaged $1.94/gal the week of 10/19/2026.
- What do homes in Wisconsin pay for natural gas?
- Homes in Wisconsin paid an average of $18.58/Mcf for natural gas in July 2026.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Heating Oil and Propane Update; Natural Gas Monthly; Form EIA-861M · Last updated 10/19/2026