(also called LPG—liquefied petroleum gas—or LP gas) is a widely used fuel. It is transported and stored as a very cold liquid. The liquid propane is turned into a gas inside a tank or a cylinder. In its natural form, propane is colorless and odorless. To make propane easier to detect in the event of a leak or spill, manufacturers deliberately add a chemical compound to give it a distinctive smell.
Autogas is Clean Energy
Propane gives off 24% fewer greenhouse gases, 60% less carbon monoxide, and 20% less nitrogen oxide than gasoline!
Autogas is Abundant
Since 97% of propane is produced in North America, it’s readily available and less price volatile than oil.
It's a Safe Fuel
Propane is a versatile energy source used by more than 10 million families in and around their homes for furnaces, water heaters, cook tops, outdoor grills, fireplaces, generators, and other appliances. Our qualified technicians can provide you with even more information.
It's Easy to Use
Refueling a propane autogas power vehicle is just like refueling with gasoline or diesel, with one exception. the refueling process is “closed”, meaning a seal is made between the refueling nozzle and the vehicle’s fuel-fill port. No more refueling spills – a significant source of groundwater pollution with other fuels.
Autogas is Readily Available
Propane autogas is the third most common engine fuel in the U.S. and the world. With a national infrastructure already in place, finding publicly accessible refueling is easy.
Autogas Fleet Management
It is inexpensive to install, refueling is less expensive, and the tanks come in many different sizes. Wholesale Price Comparison on average is $2.06 less than gasoline.
Where Can I Refuel?
R. H. Foster has locations to refuel in…
110 Mecaw Road
Hampden, Maine
372 High Street
Ellsworth, Maine
For more information about Propane, we find PERC to be an exceptional resource!