GITNUXREPORT 2026

Propane Distribution Industry Statistics

The propane industry is a large, growing global market with strong production and diverse uses.

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U.S. residential propane consumption averaged 4.2 million gallons per day in winter 2022.

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Global propane demand for petrochemicals reached 85 million tons in 2023.

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U.S. propane use in agriculture was 190 million gallons in 2022 for crop drying.

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Europe residential propane demand fell 15% to 8 million tons in 2022.

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China propane imports for demand hit 18.5 million tons in 2022.

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U.S. commercial propane consumption totaled 320 million gallons in 2023.

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India propane demand grew 12% to 9.2 million tons in FY2023.

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U.S. autogas propane use increased to 1.2 billion gallons annually by 2023.

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Japan propane imports for power generation: 4.5 million tons in 2022.

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U.S. industrial propane demand averaged 650,000 bpd in 2023.

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South Korea propane consumption for petrochemicals: 7.8 million tons in 2022.

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U.S. propane for heating: 40% of total demand, 8.5 billion gallons in 2022 winter.

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Turkey propane demand rose 10% to 3.2 million tons in 2023.

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Global propane demand growth forecasted at 2.5% annually to 2030.

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U.S. propane exports consumed 60% of production in 2023, 1.1 million bpd.

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Mexico propane imports from U.S.: 250,000 bpd in 2022.

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U.S. propane for crop drying: 12% of total demand, peaking in fall.

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Brazil residential propane use: 7 million tons annually in 2023.

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Europe industrial propane demand down 20% post-Ukraine war to 15 million tons.

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U.S. propane forklift demand: 300,000 units refueling 2 billion gallons yearly.

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Asia propane demand for PDH plants: 25 million tons in 2023.

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U.S. total propane deliveries: 950 million gallons monthly average in 2023.

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Vietnam propane imports surged 25% to 1.5 million tons in 2022.

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U.S. propane demand elasticity to price: -0.45 in residential sector 2022.

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Thailand LPG (propane mix) demand: 11 million tons in 2023.

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U.S. propane for standby power: 150 million gallons annually in 2023.

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Global propane demand in marine fuel: 2 million tons projected by 2025.

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U.S. pipeline network for propane spans 5,000 miles dedicated in 2023.

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Number of U.S. propane retail outlets: over 17,000 in 2023.

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U.S. propane railcar fleet size: 25,000 DOT-113 spec cars in 2022.

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Gulf Coast propane export terminals: 12 facilities with 1.5 million bpd capacity.

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U.S. propane underground storage capacity: 140 million barrels across 60 sites.

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Canada propane pipeline throughput: 400,000 bpd via TransCanada system in 2023.

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Europe propane barge transport on Rhine: 2.5 million tons annually.

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U.S. propane truck fleet: 45,000 bobtail delivery trucks in operation 2023.

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Mont Belvieu hub handles 70% of U.S. propane trading volume.

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Asia propane VLGC (Very Large Gas Carrier) fleet: 180 vessels in 2023.

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U.S. propane cylinder exchange points: 120,000 locations nationwide.

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Texas propane pipeline miles: 2,800 dedicated lines in intrastate network.

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Global propane shipping tonnage: 85 million tons seaborne in 2022.

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U.S. Midwest propane terminals: 25 facilities with 10 million barrel storage.

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Mexico-U.S. propane pipeline: Waha-Mexico line 55,000 bpd capacity.

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U.S. propane bobtail delivery averaged 50 million miles driven annually.

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Europe LPG storage capacity: 4.5 million tons across 200 sites.

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U.S. propane rail shipments: 1.2 million carloads in 2022.

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Corpus Christi propane export pier throughput: 800,000 bpd max.

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U.S. residential propane tanks: 43 million customer-owned units.

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Atlantic Basin propane VLGC voyages: 1,200 per year in 2023.

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U.S. propane wholesale terminals: 300+ facilities handling 90% volume.

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Bakken propane-by-rail exports: 100,000 bpd to East Coast.

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Global propane loading ports: 45 major terminals worldwide.

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U.S. propane ISO container usage: 5,000 units for small distribution.

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France propane truck fleet: 8,000 vehicles for domestic delivery.

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In 2022, the U.S. propane distribution industry generated total revenues of $28.4 billion, marking a 12% increase from 2021.

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The global propane market was valued at $78.5 billion in 2023, projected to reach $112.3 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.2%.

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U.S. propane wholesale sales volume reached 1.02 billion gallons in 2022 for the residential sector alone.

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North American propane market size stood at 4.5 million barrels per day in 2021, with a forecasted growth to 5.2 million bpd by 2027.

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The propane industry in the U.S. employed approximately 48,000 direct jobs in 2023.

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European propane market revenue hit €15.2 billion in 2022, driven by industrial demand.

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U.S. propane retail margins averaged $0.42 per gallon in 2022 across 15,000 distribution points.

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Asia-Pacific propane market expanded by 6.8% annually from 2018-2023, reaching $32 billion.

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In 2023, U.S. propane industry capital expenditures totaled $2.1 billion for storage and transport upgrades.

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Canadian propane market size was CAD 8.7 billion in 2022, with 7% YoY growth.

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Global propane trade volume was 92 million metric tons in 2022.

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U.S. Midwest propane market share held 28% of national distribution in 2023.

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Propane distribution sector in Texas contributed $4.8 billion to GDP in 2022.

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International propane market CAGR projected at 4.1% from 2023-2028.

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U.S. propane exports market value reached $14.5 billion in 2022.

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Australian propane industry revenue was AUD 2.3 billion in FY2022.

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U.S. propane autogas segment grew 15% to $450 million in 2023.

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Middle East propane market dominated 35% of global supply value in 2022 at $25 billion.

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U.S. agricultural propane use market was $3.2 billion in 2023.

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Latin America propane distribution market size hit $5.6 billion in 2022.

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U.S. propane industry saw 8.3% revenue growth in Q4 2023.

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Global LPG market, including propane, valued at $150 billion in 2023.

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U.S. East Coast propane import market was $2.1 billion in 2022.

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Propane distribution in Florida generated $1.2 billion annually as of 2023.

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UK propane market revenue reached £1.8 billion in 2022.

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U.S. propane forklift market segment worth $320 million in 2023.

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China propane import market valued at $18 billion in 2022.

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U.S. propane residential heating market $12.5 billion in 2022.

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Brazil propane distribution industry $4.2 billion in 2023.

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U.S. propane industry M&A activity totaled $1.8 billion in 2023 deals.

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U.S. propane production from natural gas processing averaged 1.78 million barrels per day in 2022.

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Mont Belvieu, Texas propane storage inventories peaked at 25 million barrels in October 2022.

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Global propane production reached 260 million metric tons in 2022, with U.S. contributing 25%.

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U.S. refinery propane production was 570,000 bpd in December 2023.

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Permian Basin supplied 45% of U.S. propane production in 2023, approximately 800,000 bpd.

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Canada exported 1.2 million metric tons of propane to the U.S. in 2022 via rail.

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Middle East propane production capacity stood at 120 million tons per year in 2023.

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U.S. natural gas plant liquids (NGL) propane fractionator output hit 1.5 million bpd in 2022.

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Saudi Arabia's propane production averaged 2.1 million tons per month in 2022.

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U.S. Gulf Coast propane production facilities numbered 14 major fractionators with 2.8 million bpd capacity in 2023.

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Norway exported 4.5 million tons of propane in 2022 from Equinor fields.

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U.S. propane supply from imports was 345,000 bpd in 2022.

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Qatar's RasGas propane production reached 9 million tons annually in 2023.

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Bakken shale propane production contributed 250,000 bpd to U.S. total in 2022.

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Europe propane production declined 8% to 12 million tons in 2022 due to sanctions.

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U.S. propane blending into gasoline was 50,000 bpd in 2023.

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Australia’s domestic propane production was 1.8 million tons in FY2022.

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U.S. propane stocks averaged 32 million barrels in winter 2022-2023.

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UAE propane output from ADNOC was 6.2 million tons in 2022.

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Marcellus shale propane supply grew 20% to 150,000 bpd in 2023.

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Global propane supply surplus was 5 million tons in 2023.

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U.S. propane from crude oil refineries: 18% of total production in 2022.

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Indonesia propane production capacity 2.1 million tons/year from Pertamina.

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Haynesville shale contributed 120,000 bpd propane in 2023.

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Propylene production via propane dehydrogenation (PDH) used 15 million tons propane globally in 2022.

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U.S. incidents per million propane miles transported: 0.12 in 2022.

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NPGA safety record: 99.9999% incident-free deliveries in 2023.

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U.S. propane leak detection tech adoption: 85% of distributors by 2023.

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Global propane CO2 emissions per BTU: 18% lower than diesel.

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U.S. PHMSA propane pipeline violations: 1,200 citations in 2022.

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Propane autoignition temperature: 920°F, higher than gasoline's 850°F.

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U.S. propane cylinder recertification rate: 98.5% compliance in 2023.

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Europe REACH regulations cover 100% of propane imports since 2021.

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U.S. propane forklift emissions: 90% lower NOx than diesel equivalents.

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Annual U.S. propane safety training hours: 2.5 million across industry.

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Propane global spill incidents: <0.01% of transported volume annually.

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U.S. DOT propane transport accidents: 45 reportable in 2022, zero fatalities.

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Bio-propane production under EU RED II: 0.5 million tons targeted by 2030.

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U.S. OSHA PSM compliance audits for propane plants: 95% pass rate.

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Propane particulate matter emissions: 99% less than fuel oil.

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Canada propane odorization standard: 1.0% ethyl mercaptan minimum.

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U.S. NFPA 58 code updates in 2024 cover 1,200 propane facilities.

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Global propane VOC emissions controlled to <1% via vapor recovery.

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U.S. propane emergency response calls: 12,000 annually, 99% resolved safely.

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EU ETS carbon pricing impacts propane: €45/ton CO2 in 2023.

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U.S. propane tank overfill protection devices: mandatory 100% since 2008.

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Propane renewable content: up to 20% in U.S. RIN program credits.

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Australia propane safety valve failure rate: 0.02% per million hours.

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U.S. propane pipeline integrity management: 92% inspected in 2022 cycle.

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Global propane flash fire probability: 0.001% under ventilated conditions.

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Propane GHG lifecycle emissions: 139 gCO2/MJ vs. diesel 162 gCO2/MJ.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Apr 3, 2026·Next review: Oct 2026

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From the vast plains fueling America's agricultural heartland to the bustling ports supplying a $150 billion global market, the propane distribution industry is experiencing dynamic growth and transformation, as evidenced by staggering statistics like its $28.4 billion U.S. revenue and 5.2% CAGR.

Key Takeaways

In 2022, the U.S. propane distribution industry generated total revenues of $28.4 billion, marking a 12% increase from 2021.
The global propane market was valued at $78.5 billion in 2023, projected to reach $112.3 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.2%.
U.S. propane wholesale sales volume reached 1.02 billion gallons in 2022 for the residential sector alone.
U.S. propane production from natural gas processing averaged 1.78 million barrels per day in 2022.
Mont Belvieu, Texas propane storage inventories peaked at 25 million barrels in October 2022.
Global propane production reached 260 million metric tons in 2022, with U.S. contributing 25%.
U.S. residential propane consumption averaged 4.2 million gallons per day in winter 2022.
Global propane demand for petrochemicals reached 85 million tons in 2023.
U.S. propane use in agriculture was 190 million gallons in 2022 for crop drying.
U.S. pipeline network for propane spans 5,000 miles dedicated in 2023.
Number of U.S. propane retail outlets: over 17,000 in 2023.
U.S. propane railcar fleet size: 25,000 DOT-113 spec cars in 2022.
U.S. incidents per million propane miles transported: 0.12 in 2022.
NPGA safety record: 99.9999% incident-free deliveries in 2023.
U.S. propane leak detection tech adoption: 85% of distributors by 2023.

The propane industry is a large, growing global market with strong production and diverse uses.

Consumption and Demand

1U.S. residential propane consumption averaged 4.2 million gallons per day in winter 2022.

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2Global propane demand for petrochemicals reached 85 million tons in 2023.

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3U.S. propane use in agriculture was 190 million gallons in 2022 for crop drying.

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4Europe residential propane demand fell 15% to 8 million tons in 2022.

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5China propane imports for demand hit 18.5 million tons in 2022.

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6U.S. commercial propane consumption totaled 320 million gallons in 2023.

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7India propane demand grew 12% to 9.2 million tons in FY2023.

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8U.S. autogas propane use increased to 1.2 billion gallons annually by 2023.

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9Japan propane imports for power generation: 4.5 million tons in 2022.

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10U.S. industrial propane demand averaged 650,000 bpd in 2023.

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11South Korea propane consumption for petrochemicals: 7.8 million tons in 2022.

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12U.S. propane for heating: 40% of total demand, 8.5 billion gallons in 2022 winter.

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13Turkey propane demand rose 10% to 3.2 million tons in 2023.

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14Global propane demand growth forecasted at 2.5% annually to 2030.

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15U.S. propane exports consumed 60% of production in 2023, 1.1 million bpd.

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16Mexico propane imports from U.S.: 250,000 bpd in 2022.

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17U.S. propane for crop drying: 12% of total demand, peaking in fall.

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18Brazil residential propane use: 7 million tons annually in 2023.

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19Europe industrial propane demand down 20% post-Ukraine war to 15 million tons.

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20U.S. propane forklift demand: 300,000 units refueling 2 billion gallons yearly.

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21Asia propane demand for PDH plants: 25 million tons in 2023.

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22U.S. total propane deliveries: 950 million gallons monthly average in 2023.

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23Vietnam propane imports surged 25% to 1.5 million tons in 2022.

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24U.S. propane demand elasticity to price: -0.45 in residential sector 2022.

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25Thailand LPG (propane mix) demand: 11 million tons in 2023.

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26U.S. propane for standby power: 150 million gallons annually in 2023.

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27Global propane demand in marine fuel: 2 million tons projected by 2025.

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Consumption and Demand Interpretation

These statistics reveal a global tug-of-war for propane, where America's vast production heats homes, dries crops, and fuels forklifts at an industrial scale, while a burgeoning Asia, with an insatiable appetite for petrochemicals, anxiously watches its supply chain, acutely aware that even a slight price shift could leave many out in the cold.

Distribution and Infrastructure

1U.S. pipeline network for propane spans 5,000 miles dedicated in 2023.

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2Number of U.S. propane retail outlets: over 17,000 in 2023.

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3U.S. propane railcar fleet size: 25,000 DOT-113 spec cars in 2022.

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4Gulf Coast propane export terminals: 12 facilities with 1.5 million bpd capacity.

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5U.S. propane underground storage capacity: 140 million barrels across 60 sites.

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6Canada propane pipeline throughput: 400,000 bpd via TransCanada system in 2023.

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7Europe propane barge transport on Rhine: 2.5 million tons annually.

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8U.S. propane truck fleet: 45,000 bobtail delivery trucks in operation 2023.

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9Mont Belvieu hub handles 70% of U.S. propane trading volume.

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10Asia propane VLGC (Very Large Gas Carrier) fleet: 180 vessels in 2023.

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11U.S. propane cylinder exchange points: 120,000 locations nationwide.

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12Texas propane pipeline miles: 2,800 dedicated lines in intrastate network.

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13Global propane shipping tonnage: 85 million tons seaborne in 2022.

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14U.S. Midwest propane terminals: 25 facilities with 10 million barrel storage.

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15Mexico-U.S. propane pipeline: Waha-Mexico line 55,000 bpd capacity.

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16U.S. propane bobtail delivery averaged 50 million miles driven annually.

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17Europe LPG storage capacity: 4.5 million tons across 200 sites.

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18U.S. propane rail shipments: 1.2 million carloads in 2022.

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19Corpus Christi propane export pier throughput: 800,000 bpd max.

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20U.S. residential propane tanks: 43 million customer-owned units.

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21Atlantic Basin propane VLGC voyages: 1,200 per year in 2023.

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22U.S. propane wholesale terminals: 300+ facilities handling 90% volume.

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23Bakken propane-by-rail exports: 100,000 bpd to East Coast.

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24Global propane loading ports: 45 major terminals worldwide.

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25U.S. propane ISO container usage: 5,000 units for small distribution.

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26France propane truck fleet: 8,000 vehicles for domestic delivery.

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Distribution and Infrastructure Interpretation

While a vast network of pipelines, export terminals, and thousands of delivery trucks form the nation's propane backbone, it's the humble, silent tank in your backyard that quietly makes it all personal.

Market Size and Growth

1In 2022, the U.S. propane distribution industry generated total revenues of $28.4 billion, marking a 12% increase from 2021.

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2The global propane market was valued at $78.5 billion in 2023, projected to reach $112.3 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.2%.

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3U.S. propane wholesale sales volume reached 1.02 billion gallons in 2022 for the residential sector alone.

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4North American propane market size stood at 4.5 million barrels per day in 2021, with a forecasted growth to 5.2 million bpd by 2027.

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5The propane industry in the U.S. employed approximately 48,000 direct jobs in 2023.

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6European propane market revenue hit €15.2 billion in 2022, driven by industrial demand.

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7U.S. propane retail margins averaged $0.42 per gallon in 2022 across 15,000 distribution points.

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8Asia-Pacific propane market expanded by 6.8% annually from 2018-2023, reaching $32 billion.

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9In 2023, U.S. propane industry capital expenditures totaled $2.1 billion for storage and transport upgrades.

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10Canadian propane market size was CAD 8.7 billion in 2022, with 7% YoY growth.

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11Global propane trade volume was 92 million metric tons in 2022.

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12U.S. Midwest propane market share held 28% of national distribution in 2023.

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13Propane distribution sector in Texas contributed $4.8 billion to GDP in 2022.

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14International propane market CAGR projected at 4.1% from 2023-2028.

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15U.S. propane exports market value reached $14.5 billion in 2022.

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16Australian propane industry revenue was AUD 2.3 billion in FY2022.

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17U.S. propane autogas segment grew 15% to $450 million in 2023.

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18Middle East propane market dominated 35% of global supply value in 2022 at $25 billion.

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19U.S. agricultural propane use market was $3.2 billion in 2023.

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20Latin America propane distribution market size hit $5.6 billion in 2022.

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21U.S. propane industry saw 8.3% revenue growth in Q4 2023.

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22Global LPG market, including propane, valued at $150 billion in 2023.

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23U.S. East Coast propane import market was $2.1 billion in 2022.

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24Propane distribution in Florida generated $1.2 billion annually as of 2023.

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25UK propane market revenue reached £1.8 billion in 2022.

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26U.S. propane forklift market segment worth $320 million in 2023.

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27China propane import market valued at $18 billion in 2022.

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28U.S. propane residential heating market $12.5 billion in 2022.

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29Brazil propane distribution industry $4.2 billion in 2023.

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30U.S. propane industry M&A activity totaled $1.8 billion in 2023 deals.

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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

Despite propane's humble, backyard-barbecue reputation, the numbers reveal a surprisingly hefty global heavyweight, quietly fueling everything from homes and farms to international trade with billions in revenue and a growth trajectory hotter than a grill on the Fourth of July.

Production and Supply

1U.S. propane production from natural gas processing averaged 1.78 million barrels per day in 2022.

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2Mont Belvieu, Texas propane storage inventories peaked at 25 million barrels in October 2022.

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3Global propane production reached 260 million metric tons in 2022, with U.S. contributing 25%.

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4U.S. refinery propane production was 570,000 bpd in December 2023.

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5Permian Basin supplied 45% of U.S. propane production in 2023, approximately 800,000 bpd.

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6Canada exported 1.2 million metric tons of propane to the U.S. in 2022 via rail.

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7Middle East propane production capacity stood at 120 million tons per year in 2023.

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8U.S. natural gas plant liquids (NGL) propane fractionator output hit 1.5 million bpd in 2022.

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9Saudi Arabia's propane production averaged 2.1 million tons per month in 2022.

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10U.S. Gulf Coast propane production facilities numbered 14 major fractionators with 2.8 million bpd capacity in 2023.

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11Norway exported 4.5 million tons of propane in 2022 from Equinor fields.

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12U.S. propane supply from imports was 345,000 bpd in 2022.

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13Qatar's RasGas propane production reached 9 million tons annually in 2023.

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14Bakken shale propane production contributed 250,000 bpd to U.S. total in 2022.

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15Europe propane production declined 8% to 12 million tons in 2022 due to sanctions.

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16U.S. propane blending into gasoline was 50,000 bpd in 2023.

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17Australia’s domestic propane production was 1.8 million tons in FY2022.

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18U.S. propane stocks averaged 32 million barrels in winter 2022-2023.

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19UAE propane output from ADNOC was 6.2 million tons in 2022.

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20Marcellus shale propane supply grew 20% to 150,000 bpd in 2023.

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21Global propane supply surplus was 5 million tons in 2023.

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22U.S. propane from crude oil refineries: 18% of total production in 2022.

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23Indonesia propane production capacity 2.1 million tons/year from Pertamina.

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24Haynesville shale contributed 120,000 bpd propane in 2023.

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25Propylene production via propane dehydrogenation (PDH) used 15 million tons propane globally in 2022.

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Production and Supply Interpretation

While the U.S. Gulf Coast stockpiles enough propane to fuel a global barbecue, the industry is a complex, high-stakes chessboard where Permian barrels meet Middle East capacity, PDH plants devour feedstock, and geopolitics can chill European production.

Safety, Environment, and Regulations

1U.S. incidents per million propane miles transported: 0.12 in 2022.

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2NPGA safety record: 99.9999% incident-free deliveries in 2023.

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3U.S. propane leak detection tech adoption: 85% of distributors by 2023.

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4Global propane CO2 emissions per BTU: 18% lower than diesel.

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5U.S. PHMSA propane pipeline violations: 1,200 citations in 2022.

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6Propane autoignition temperature: 920°F, higher than gasoline's 850°F.

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7U.S. propane cylinder recertification rate: 98.5% compliance in 2023.

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8Europe REACH regulations cover 100% of propane imports since 2021.

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9U.S. propane forklift emissions: 90% lower NOx than diesel equivalents.

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10Annual U.S. propane safety training hours: 2.5 million across industry.

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11Propane global spill incidents: <0.01% of transported volume annually.

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12U.S. DOT propane transport accidents: 45 reportable in 2022, zero fatalities.

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13Bio-propane production under EU RED II: 0.5 million tons targeted by 2030.

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14U.S. OSHA PSM compliance audits for propane plants: 95% pass rate.

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15Propane particulate matter emissions: 99% less than fuel oil.

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16Canada propane odorization standard: 1.0% ethyl mercaptan minimum.

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17U.S. NFPA 58 code updates in 2024 cover 1,200 propane facilities.

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18Global propane VOC emissions controlled to <1% via vapor recovery.

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19U.S. propane emergency response calls: 12,000 annually, 99% resolved safely.

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20EU ETS carbon pricing impacts propane: €45/ton CO2 in 2023.

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21U.S. propane tank overfill protection devices: mandatory 100% since 2008.

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22Propane renewable content: up to 20% in U.S. RIN program credits.

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23Australia propane safety valve failure rate: 0.02% per million hours.

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24U.S. propane pipeline integrity management: 92% inspected in 2022 cycle.

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25Global propane flash fire probability: 0.001% under ventilated conditions.

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26Propane GHG lifecycle emissions: 139 gCO2/MJ vs. diesel 162 gCO2/MJ.

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Safety, Environment, and Regulations Interpretation

While boasting an impressive 99.9999% incident-free delivery record, the propane industry relies on a culture of stringent safety, from mandatory overfill devices to millions of training hours, which explains how they can transport a fuel with a higher ignition temperature yet achieve a leak detection rate of 85% and keep pipeline citations and transport accidents remarkably low.

How We Rate Confidence

Models

Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.

Single source

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

Only one AI model returns this statistic from its training data. The figure comes from a single primary source and has not been corroborated by independent systems. Use with caution; cross-reference before citing.

AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

Directional

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

Verified

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

Models

Cite This Report

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APA

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MLA

Sophie Moreland. "Propane Distribution Industry Statistics." Gitnux, 13 Feb 2026, https://gitnux.org/propane-distribution-industry-statistics.

Chicago

Sophie Moreland. 2026. "Propane Distribution Industry Statistics." Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/propane-distribution-industry-statistics.

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