The price of a gas bottle around the world

The world has made considerable progress by moving from the use of coal, oil to the use of gas, providing immediate and uniform heat. It is generally used in heating, for cooking or industrial equipment, stored under pressure in bottles. However, the price of a gas bottle varies according to the country, the type of gas and the economic situations.

Let's see this price together around the world.

Price by country

In France, the price of a gas bottle varies preferentially according to the distributor, the type of gas (propane or butane), the place of purchase and the capacity of the bottle. In 2024, the average price of refilling a gas bottle (butane at 13 kg) is approximately €38.32 and the average price of the deposit is estimated at €30. For a 13 kg propane bottle, the average refill price is around €40.03 and the cosignature price is equivalent to €34. A decrease in the price of gas is possible by experts for the year 2025.

The Congolese Liquefied Petroleum Gas Company (GPLSA) is the main supplier of butane gas in Congo. The price varies depending on the capacity and market variability. A 12 kg bottle is sold at 5,700 FCFA (8.70 euros), a 20 kg bottle at 9,000 FCFA (13.75 euros) and a 38 kg bottle at 21,500 FCFA (32.80 euros). However, prices can be high during times of shortages, as seen in 2019 when a 12 kg bottle went from 5,700 FCFA to 6,500 FCFA (10 euros), a 20 kg bottle sold at 10,500 FCFA or even 11,000 FCFA (16.80 euros) in different places.

In the United States, gas prices are often lower than those offered in Europe. In September 2024, propane cost 0.720.85 USD per gallon. Its price is influenced by production levels, weather conditions and seasonal demand. The price of butane was USD 0.042 per kWh approximately USD 1.23 per cubic meter in March 2024. An increase in this price has been anticipated in December 2024 to USD 2.99 per million British thermal units (MMBtu).

Gas prices vary depending on market conditions and use (business or household). In March 2024, the gas price for households was USD 0.081 per kWh and USD 0.085 per kWh for the same period. In August 2024, the price of liquefied natural gas was USD 12.47 per MMBtu. The prices are significantly higher than the average because Japan depends on gas imports. The government is trying to stabilize prices for consumers.

The price of a gas cylinder varies considerably from one country to another, influenced by various factors such as supply sources, energy infrastructure, domestic demand, dependence on imports. In view of this, can infrastructure management play a role in price stability in the future?