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| title = 🔥 Gas Supply in Ecuador
| label1 = Type
| data1 = LP gas cylinders (GLP) and natural gas (limited)
| label2 = Cylinder Size
| data2 = 15 kg domestic cylinder (main)
| label3 = Price
| data3 = ~$1.60 (subsidized); ~$3.50 commercial
| label4 = Availability
| data4 = Widely available from tiendas and delivery
| label5 = Notes
| data5 = Must present cédula for subsidized rate
}}

Cooking and water heating in most Ecuadorian homes is done with LP gas (GLP — Gas Licuado de Petróleo) in cylindrical tanks (cilindros). Ecuador heavily subsidizes domestic gas prices, making it extremely affordable.

== Domestic Gas Cylinders ==

The standard domestic LP gas cylinder in Ecuador holds 15 kg of liquid propane/butane. These cylinders are used for:
* Cooking stoves (cocinas de gas)
* Water heaters (calefones)
* Some heating applications

'''Price''': The subsidized price for domestic cylinders is approximately $1.60–$2.00 per 15 kg cylinder — extraordinarily cheap. The commercial/industrial rate is higher (~$3.50). To receive the subsidized price, you technically need to present a cédula; however, in practice, most small deliveries proceed without strict verification.

== How to Get Gas ==

Gas cylinders are refilled and delivered by:
* Local gas distributors (distribuidoras de gas) — who drive through neighborhoods honking a horn or playing a specific melody to signal their presence
* Small tiendas (corner stores) often stock full cylinders for exchange
* Dedicated gas depots in La Libertad and Santa Elena

When your cylinder is empty, take it (or call for pickup) to exchange for a full one. Cost is the cylinder exchange price only (not a deposit, since cylinders are standardized).

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== Safety ==

* Always connect cylinders outdoors or in well-ventilated areas
* Check hoses and connections regularly for leaks
* Use a soapy water test on connections — bubbles indicate a leak
* Install a gas alarm (detector de gas) in the kitchen — recommended especially for expats
* In case of gas smell: open all windows, do not use electrical switches, and exit

== Piped Natural Gas ==

Piped natural gas (gas por red) is rare on the Peninsula. Most homes and businesses use cylinders.

== See Also ==
* [[Water Supply Peninsula]]
* [[Power Cuts Ecuador]]
* [[Paying Utilities]]
* [[Getting Internet Installed]]

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