Does LPG cost more to produce than regular gasoline?

Question

Does LPG cost more to produce than regular gasoline?

Answer 1

The cost of LPG can be broken down into the initial cost of the installation and the ongoing running cost. As each installation is tailored to your needs the costs can differ depending on your specific requirements, however typical costs are given below.

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Cost guide

The installation itself will normally cost between £150-£300, after which you only pay an annual rental fee of between £60-100. This covers for the installation, 24/7 emergency cover, testing and maintenance (including parts)*.

Running costs can vary depending on usage and appliances. Therefore it is best for you to contact us and we will work out a specific cost for you.

* except where the defect is caused by third party damage.

Answer 2

LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) as used by consumers is generally propane and in some instances, butane.  Both come from gas wells and are simply separated out of the gas stream (most of the remainder is methane, or natural gas)

The price to produce propane and butane is significantly less than the cost to produce gasoline. The fractionation tower that separates off the butane product also makes 'natural gasoline' that is used as a feed stock as gasoline refineries. Since it is just a feed stock, it has a whole other set of processes to go through and costs more to make.

Answer 3

Oil and LPG are carried for, about, the same distance but, LPG carriers are far more expensive to build, also Natural gas uses much energy to become liquid. However, natural gas has less of the bad stuff like Sulfur.

LPG is the best fuel for electric powerplants of all alternatives. It may be that Nuclear powerplants will become the next alternative in a few years, before natural gas runs out.