Give the full form of LPG and CNG?

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The full form of LPG is Liquefied Petroleum Gas and the full form of CNG is Compressed Natural Gas.

LPG Full Form

LPG is mainly a mixture of propane and butane. It is commonly used in households for cooking, in industries, and also as fuel for vehicles. It is stored in liquid form in cylinders under pressure. LPG burns with a clean flame and gives high energy.

CNG Full Form

CNG is a natural gas stored at high pressure. It mainly contains methane. It is used widely as a fuel for vehicles because it is cheaper and cleaner than petrol and diesel. CNG reduces air pollution and is considered an eco-friendly fuel.

Difference Between LPG and CNG

Aspect	LPG	CNG
Full Form	Liquefied Petroleum Gas	Compressed Natural Gas
Main Components	Propane and Butane	Methane
Storage	In liquid form in cylinders	In compressed form at high pressure
Uses	Cooking, heating, fuel	Vehicle fuel, power generation