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The propane facts challenge--a pop quiz from Wildhorse Propane and Appliance


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Oct 04, 2025, 03:00 ET

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Propane powers 50 million U.S. homes, over a million businesses, and countless farms, yet most people know little about it. Wildhorse Propane & Appliance in Watsonville offers a fun quiz to boost propane knowledge.

PASO ROBLES, Calif., Oct. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) reports that 50 million US households rely on propane. Over a million businesses rely on propane, and agriculture relies on propane to fuel irrigation, building heat, and other agricultural operations. Yet, as popular as propane is for cooking, heating and cooling, and household and business operations, the average propane user, and Americans in general, know very little about it. The team from Wildhorse Propane & Appliance that delivers propane to Watsonville thought a pop quiz would be a fun way for the public to learn more about propane.

Here are a few facts and questions to get started! Feel free to adapt this information to any format for classroom use, to spark up a conversation, or just to expand personal knowledge.

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Propane contributes nearly $64 billion to the nation's GDP, and 89% of propane used in the US is domestically produced. The US is the world's largest exporter of propane, averaging 1.8 million barrels per day in 2024. Japan is the largest importer of US propane, followed by China, South Korea, the European Union, and Mexico.

With that bit of information handy, let's get started with the top propane questions and answers.

  • What's the difference between propane and natural gas? Propane is a hydrocarbon that is extracted from natural gas. Natural gas is primarily methane, along with ethane, propane, and butane. Propane is stored in tanks as a liquid, transported and delivered as a liquid. The Watsonville propane service fills propane tanks on regular schedules for its customers.

  • If propane is extracted from methane gas, a petroleum product, what makes it a green fuel? Propane has a low carbon content, burns cleaner, and releases less carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline or diesel. It is non-toxic and evaporates rapidly if spilled or leaked. Because it evaporates, it does not harm plants, soil, water, or marine life. Renewable propane from non-petroleum sources such as recycled fats and grease is under development and already available for refillable 1-pound propane cylinders.

  • Who is Walter O. Snelling? Walter O. Snelling is credited with discovering propane in gasoline in 1910. He was a chemist and explosives expert who developed the method for extracting propane during the refining process. He and colleagues established the first commercial marketing of propane in 1912. He later sold the patent to Frank Phillips, who founded Phillips Petroleum Company.

  • Why does propane stink? Propane is odorless. As a safety factor, the rotten egg smell is added so it can be detected in case of a leak. The chemical ethyl mercaptan, also known as ethanethiol, is added to give propane its distinctive stink. "The smell is critical for knowing there's a leak," said Steve Dodson, co-owner of the Watsonville propane service. "Otherwise, we may not discover the leak, and while propane isn't as flammable as gasoline or natural gas, it can still ignite."
  • Can cars run on propane fuel? Yes. Autogas, the name of propane vehicle fuel, is becoming a popular fuel for fleet vehicles such as school buses, public buses, delivery vans and trucks, forklifts, agricultural equipment, light-duty vehicles, construction equipment, and more. Propane's low emissions reduce maintenance costs because the engines run cleaner than gasoline or diesel, and propane is less expensive in most cases than the electricity used for charging electric vehicles.

  • What are propane's household uses? A home can run almost every operation by propane, including an emergency propane generator to provide power in the event of an outage. In the kitchen, propane stoves, ovens, refrigerators, and freezers can feed the family. Heating and air conditioning can be propane-powered. Propane dryers and water heaters can help lower the electric bill.

  • Is there a career path in the propane business? Yes. California requires a certified training program and passing a written exam. and a skills assessment to become a certified propane technician. PERC and the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) joined forces to create the Certified Employee Training Program (CETP). Anyone who delivers propane, installs propane tanks and systems, or services propane equipment and appliances is required to complete training through PERC or NPGA.

  • Do propane tanks explode? Propane is a gas, and while a propane tank can explode, it's rare. Modern propane tanks have safety features designed to prevent explosions. Having the propane tank installed, filled, and maintained by a certified propane professional is key to propane safety. Propane tanks survive California wildfires, earthquakes, and heavy storms with no to minimal damage in most cases. Follow all of the propane safety practices to reduce the chance of an explosion.

  • How long can propane be stored? As long as it is stored properly, propane can be stored indefinitely because it does not degrade over time. Store propane in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area outdoors, away from heat and ignition sources. Cylinders should be stored upright. Propane storage depends on the integrity of the tank. California requires propane tanks and cylinders to be periodically inspected and certified. The certification process includes a visual inspection, testing for leaks, and stamping the tank with the inspection and recertification date.

Local propane experts

Wildhorse Propane & Appliance has been serving Monterey County and communities in San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties since 1980. The local, family-owned company provides:

  • Propane delivery to residences, businesses, and agricultural operations.

  • Propane tank installation and maintenance.

  • Inspections and troubleshooting to make sure the propane system is working flawlessly.

  • Filling tanks on RVs, forklifts, farm equipment, and vehicles.

  • Appliance sales, delivery, and installation.

  • Underground gas line installation.

  • 24-hour emergency services.

From installing and maintaining gas lines to installing top-quality appliances, Wildhorse's mission is to fully support its customers.

Wildhorse Propane & Appliance
50557 Wildhorse Road
King City, CA, 93930
(831) 385-4827

Media Contact

Jacquelyn Iddings, Access Publishing, 8052269890, [email protected]

SOURCE Wildhorse Propane & Appliance

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