I am 80% sure that it is because that gas is more expensive than solid fuel, wait... do you mean gas or gasoline?
no !
Burnt Wood to cook and heat their houses.
the Victorians used coal sometimes wood
Rudard A. Jones has written: 'Time study of a component house' -- subject(s): Building, Research, Time study '14 split-level houses designed for solid-fuel heat'
Electricity, gas, solid fuels
calorific value of fuel
Coal is the dark solid fossil fuel that is formed from ancient plant material that has been subjected to high pressure and heat over millions of years.
The solid form of fuel is commonly known as coal, charcoal, wood, or peat. These materials can be burned to produce heat energy for various applications like heating homes, cooking, or generating electricity.
It is coal.
Coal is a solid fossil fuel that forms from the remains of plants that lived millions of years ago. When burned, coal releases energy in the form of heat, making it a significant source of power generation worldwide.
Coal is the black solid fossil fuel that is formed from the remains of plants that lived millions of years ago. It is primarily composed of carbon and can be burned to generate heat and electricity.
Coal is a solid, Natural gas is a gas and Oil is a liquid.