How is LP gas normally supplied to customers?

LP gas, or liquefied petroleum gas, is typically supplied to customers through delivery trucks or stationary tanks. This method ensures that the gas can be delivered in bulk directly to consumers' homes or businesses, where it is then stored in large stationary tanks. These tanks maintain the gas in a liquid state under pressure, allowing for a reliable supply when needed. Delivery trucks are equipped to transport the LP gas safely and can refill these stationary tanks as required.

In comparison to other methods, using delivery trucks and stationary tanks allows for efficient and safe delivery of LP gas to a wide variety of customers, whether residential or commercial. Portable tanks can be used for specific applications but do not represent the primary supply method for regular customers. Similarly, direct sales at retail stores are typically more common for propane cylinders intended for grills and portable heating units, rather than for whole-home or business supply needs. Pipeline supply is limited and not widely used for LP gas distribution in many regions, making delivery trucks and stationary tanks the most effective and commonly employed method for supplying LP gas.