Propane Price Shockers: Why National Averages Hide Local Pain

National propane price averages, like the $2.67/gallon reported for March 2026, can be dangerously misleading. Any dispatcher who's worked a cold snap knows that stable national figures rarely translate to stable local markets. Regional factors—transportation bottlenecks, infrastructure issues, and localized demand spikes—can create drastic price swings, turning a seemingly calm market into a chaotic one overnight. This isn't just about small fluctuations; it's about price differences that can nearly triple across state lines.