Homes on LPG. Nightmare these days, or manageable? (x-posted to Property/DIY)

[KievLoverTwo]

We're used to oil, and we hate it (the volatility of the prices with absolutely no regulation, having to constantly use a dipstick, not having a gas hob, having to fork out a ton in one go) - but what's the deal these days with LPG?

The OH thinks prices tripled; ofc they also did with oil after Ukraine, but they're now down to 62p a litre after the horror of reaching £1.30 a litre in March 2022.

He seems to think he's heard horror stories of people doing deals out the back of cars for LPG...!

I do remember friends of ours complaining at around this time last year that the price had doubled, and it was becoming increasingly hard to get hold of.

What's the current situation please folks?

We're mostly looking NE/NW England.

Most houses I really like are either on oil or LPG, gaaaaaaah.

Also, any experiences of what it's like using an oven that's been converted from gas to LPG, please?

We're LPG (Scotland) and it's fine. There were some supply issues winter 21/22 but that was down to a shortage of drivers in our area rather than shortage of fuel. Our range is gas hobs and electric oven, boiler and heating all LPG too. Shower is electric though which is handy as a back-up for times, like this week, when the boiler is on the blink and the plumber is on holiday.

Main thing to check maybe is whether there are plumbers in the area that still service LPG systems. Quite a few near us let their tickets lapse during covid as it's expensive to keep current and there aren't that many customers, and are only now back looking after them.

Lpg here. Expensive. Actually bloody expensive, but coming down slightly.
Depends whether you have a big tank or have to use cannisters as well.

Oven wise no issues and the same as normal mains gas.
Most new ovens come with the convertor for Lpg. It's just a valve fitting thing.

I think we have decided most of the LPG homes are too remote now. Interesting to learn about the valve, thanks for that. It might resolve an issue in our current rental as we are stuck on electric and the hobs are driving me mad.