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Posted: July 20, 2026
Propane autogas is the world’s most popular alternative fuel. In fact, the Alternative Fuels Data Center estimates that about 60% of alternative-fuel vehicles in the United States use propane. Following gasoline and diesel fuel, it is the third most popular vehicle fuel.
School buses, forklifts, taxis, shuttles, lawnmowers, trucks, vans, and farm tractors are among the vehicles that run on and use propane autogas. There are actually about 27 million vehicles using the fuel internationally.
These are pretty high numbers, and clearly, propane autogas is a popular fuel choice. There is good reason for its popularity considering how many benefits the fuel offers to its customers and drivers. Let’s take a close look at what they are.
Depending on exactly where you live and work, you may qualify for some financial incentives by switching over to propane autogas. This can help make the upfront costs of vehicle purchases and conversions more manageable.
The price of propane autogas is often more stable and consistent than the price of other fuels. Additionally, propane autogas is historically $1.00 to $1.50 cheaper per gallon compared to gasoline.
Using propane autogas over the alternatives is automatically a safer choice. On top of that, autogas is non-toxic, non-poisonous, and soluble in water. Even in the event of a leak, it evaporates into the air without harming any water, soil, or other living organisms.
If you are looking for a green and clean-burning fuel, propane autogas is the way to go. Compared to both gasoline and diesel fuel, it produces lower emissions, including carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon dioxide. This helps customers reduce their carbon footprint.
Thanks to the fact that it is clean-burning, propane autogas creates less wear and tear on an engine. This means that drivers can expect fewer oil changes, lower maintenance costs, and an engine that lasts longer than it otherwise would.
Your business is better protected from global fuel disruptions when you use propane autogas, thanks to the fact that 99% of the fuel that is used in the United States is also made here in the United States.
Propane is also very accessible and not hard to find when you need to fill up a tank.
While switching over to propane autogas may sound like a big undertaking for a fleet manager, it is actually quite a simple process. You don’t even need to replace your entire vehicle fleet to make the switch. You can actually just install an EPA-certified bi-fuel conversion kit on an existing gasoline-powered vehicle.
Refueling is an easy process as well. While you need to wait for an electric vehicle’s battery to be recharged, filling up an engine with propane autogas is quick. This helps minimize downtime and keeps business operations moving.
Wilson Oil & Propane is here to help any vehicle fleets here in the Greater Philadelphia area make the switch over to propane autogas. We can even deliver the fuel directly to your worksite.
Contact Wilson Oil & Propane today to partner with us on your propane autogas needs.
