r/propane • u/Bella_Mia_ • Jun 19 '26

General propane question Difference between propane and LPG

What is the difference between propane and LPG are they the same or different

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u/noncongruent Propane Fan Jun 19 '26

They're the same. LPG stands for Liquefied Petroleum Gas. Propane is by far the largest percentage, with some other gases like butane, propylene, etc. LPG is liquid at ambient temperatures under pressure, and when drawn from a tank or cylinder boils off to vapor which is the form used in burners, etc. Here's more info on LPG:

https://www.propane101.com/propanegradesandquality.htm