Give one reason that makes liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) a better fuel than kerosene.

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The reason that makes liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) a better fuel than kerosene:
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has high calorific value than kerosene. The ignition temperature of LPG is lower than that of kerosene and it starts burning even when a small spark is ignited. Also, LPG produces much cleaner energy than kerosene.
Thus, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is a better fuel than kerosene.

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