Heating fuel comparisons

Five head-to-head matchups, each converted to the cost of the same amount of heat, with every state’s numbers and a break-even calculator.

Propane vs heating oil

U.S. this week: Propane cheaper by about $760 a typical winter ($35.12 vs $52.95 per million Btu).

U.S. this week: Natural gas cheaper by about $827 a typical winter ($35.12 vs $15.71 per million Btu).

U.S. this week: Heat pump cheaper by about $588 a typical winter ($21.32 vs $35.12 per million Btu).

U.S. this week: Heat pump cheaper by about $1,348 a typical winter ($21.32 vs $52.95 per million Btu).

U.S. this week: Natural gas cheaper by about $239 a typical winter ($21.32 vs $15.71 per million Btu).