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With investment markets in turmoil, many investors are turning to commodities as an alternative investment. And one lesser-known commodity<\/a> is propane, which is also sometimes known as LPG, liquid petroleum gas. Here we take a look at how to invest in propane and LPG and answer common questions like \u201cwhy is LPG and propane suddenly more expensive?\u201d and \u201cis it better to buy oil<\/a>, gas<\/a> or propane?\u201d<\/p>

What is LPG and propane?<\/h3>

Most of us probably don\u2019t use propane, but if you live in a rural area with no connection to mains gas, then you may rely on it to heat your home. Propane is sometimes known as LPG or liquid petroleum gas and it\u2019s similar to butane. Propane is more often used outdoors as it will boil at very low temperatures, whereas butane is more often used indoors.<\/p>

LPG or liquid petroleum gas is a byproduct of processing natural gas and oil refining. The terms propane and LPG are sometimes used interchangeably, although strictly speaking, LPG is an umbrella term for several gases including propane, butane, propylene, butadiene, butylene and isobutylene.<\/p>

Propane and LPG is cheaper than petrol or diesel, but it releases less energy than petrol or diesel so takes more room to store for the same amount of energy.<\/p>

Propane, the main type of LPG, is normally compressed and stored as a liquid. It\u2019s nontoxic, virtually odourless and colourless. Just like gas, an odour is added so it can be detected more easily. Propane is commonly used for heating, industrial processing and machinery and for commercial vehicles. When used as transport fuel, it\u2019s sometimes known as propane autogas.<\/p>

Is propane cleaner than petrol or diesel?<\/h3>

If you\u2019re looking for a greener fuel then propane has the following advantages over gas, petrol and diesel:<\/p>

Propane is cleaner than gas, petrol or diesel as it produces less carbon dioxide when it\u2019s burnt.
It\u2019s not harmful if inhaled and doesn\u2019t emit waste chemicals such as sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides or methane.
Propane is not harmful to the soil, groundwater, freshwater or sea water as it evaporates to become a harmless vapour.<\/p>

However, ultimately it\u2019s difficult to see how propane can be considered a green fuel as it is a byproduct of gas and petrol processing.<\/p>

How to invest in propane stocks<\/h3>
  1. Choose a platform.<\/strong> If you\u2019re a beginner, our share-dealing table<\/a> can help you choose.<\/li>
  2. Open your account.<\/strong> You\u2019ll need your ID, bank details and national insurance number.<\/li>
  3. Confirm your payment details.<\/strong> You\u2019ll need to fund your account with a bank transfer, debit card or credit card.<\/li>
  4. Search the platform for vape stock codes.<\/strong><\/li>
  5. Research the shares you want to buy.<\/strong> The platform should provide the latest information available.<\/li>
  6. Buy your shares.<\/strong> It\u2019s that simple.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n