Patio gas is usually propane sold in a green bottle for outdoor use, especially BBQs and patio heaters. In the UK, “patio gas” is commonly just propane in a convenient outdoor cylinder, sometimes with a clip-on regulator for easy connection.

What it means

  • Fuel type: propane, which is a form of LPG.
  • Typical use: BBQs, patio heaters, and other outdoor appliances.
  • Bottle color: often green in the UK.

Practical difference

  • Patio gas / propane: works well outdoors and in colder weather.
  • Butane: more common for some indoor or camping uses and performs worse in cold temperatures.

Simple rule

If a product says patio gas , you can usually treat it as propane for outdoor heating or grilling.

TL;DR: patio gas is generally propane, not a separate gas type.