Chapter 6 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It looks at liquified petroleum gas, or LPG, which is the name given to hydrocarbon-based gases generated from crude oil or natural gas. The history of LPG is described, its uses, its economic impact in Texas, its consumption by different economic sectors, production, and availability. The costs and benefits of LPG are discussed and the environmental impact, as well as government oversight, subsidies, and taxes. Also describes how other states compare in LPG consumption, and the future outlook for LPG in Texas.

Concepts

petroleum

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hydrocarbon-based gases, nonrenewable energy source, propane, liquefied petroleum gas (lpg), texas comptroller of public accounts: the energy report: liquefied petroleum gas, fossil fuel

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