What is LPG?

Colloquially known as “cylinder gas”, LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) is a source of energy used for cooking, heating and lightning.   LPG is a colorless and odorless gas.   However, a special odor has been intentionally added so that a potential leak can be detected easily.   LPG is produced by refining crude oil in refineries or from natural gas and delivered to the consumers in steel tanks.   LPG, which is heavier than air due to its high density, is a hydrocarbon-based combustible gas.   LPG is the generic name of the butane and propane gases and their mixtures in different proportions.