What is Fuel (like methane or propane)?

Fuel is energy stored inside things, ready to power your toys or your family’s car.

Imagine you have a remote-controlled car that zooms around the room. That little battery inside it makes the car go. Now think of fuel like a supercharged version of that battery, but instead of being tiny, it's something bigger and stronger, like methane or propane.

Methane is like a quiet, steady friend who helps keep things warm. You might find it in the ground, deep underground, where people dig it up to use as fuel for homes and power plants. It's what makes your stove fire up when you cook pancakes on Sunday morning, kind of like how the remote-controlled car uses its battery.

Propane is more like a loud, fun friend who loves to make things go fast. You can see it in action when you light up a campfire or use a grill outside. It’s stored in big tanks and used for grilling, heating homes, or even filling up your car’s gas tank.

Both methane and propane are types of fuel, they give energy to things that need to move or stay warm!