ELI5- Is Gasoline and Petrol the same? Why the different name?

Question

If gasoline and petrol are the same, where does LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) come into It and how can it be a liquid and a gas?

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Answer 1

Liquid Petrolem Gas is a mixture of propane and butane gases. They can be liquified under pressure to increase the density, and evaporate to a gaseous state once the container is opened.