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Gas barbecues, which are fueled using natural gas or propane, are a very popular method of preparing barbecuing. Most commercial barbecue operations are done using gas barbecue, and they are also very popular with domestic users too. There are quite a few reasons for this, but it is probably fair to say this is largely because many people find gas grills to be a more convenient and practical way to cook than traditional charcoal barbecue grills. The reasons for this include:

1. If you have ever used a charcoal barbecue grill, you may well have struggled to light it. Gas barbecues however are very easy to light.

2. With a charcoal barbecue grill, it can be quite hard to control the temperature - you must do by distributing the charcoal appropriately, placing food on different parts of the grill, etc. In contrast, controlling the temperature and amount of heat in gas barbecue is very simple - there is usually a knob which you can turn that controls the amount of gas, and gas barbecues often even include a thermometer.

3. With a charcoal barbecue grill you have to dispose of the ashes after use. Cleaning up a barbecue is generally more straightforward.

The main downside of gas grill as opposed to a charcoal grill is the cost - gas grills are generally more expensive. As for the taste, this remains an issue of much debate - you can find people who claim food cooked on one type of barbecue or the other tastes better.