Elgas vs LPG4U:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Elgas had more branded searches than LPG4U among LPG suppliers in New Zealand. Elgas had about 6,810 branded searches, while LPG4U had 880. Elgas made up 37.5% of all LPG supplier searches we track, and LPG4U accounted for 4.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about LPG suppliers, Elgas appeared in all five answers and LPG4U in two. Elgas was mentioned before LPG4U in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Elgas, about 8 searches for every 1 for LPG4U
Who does AI mention more?
Elgas, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Elgas, named ahead of LPG4U in 3 of 4 answers
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Top LPG suppliers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Elgas appeared in all five answers. LPG4U was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Elgas was listed before LPG4U in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Rockgas1st
Genesis Energy2nd- Elgas3rd
- LPG4U4th
- OnGas–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Rockgas5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Elgas5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Genesis Energy3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- LPG4U2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- OnGas0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about LPG suppliers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which LPG supplier should I switch to in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best LPG suppliers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best LPG supplier in New Zealand for bottled gas?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lpg suppliers nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lpg gas nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Elgas or LPG4U more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Elgas and LPG4U by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five LPG suppliers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Elgas, LPG4U. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Rockgas | Elgas | LPG4U | OnGas | Genesis Energy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.9% | 38.7% | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.6% | 38.5% | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.5% | 32.7% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.1% | 36.8% | 3.9% | 5.8% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 56% | 33.2% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.4% | 37.8% | 3.9% | 4.2% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 52% | 38.3% | 4% | 4% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 52.1% | 38.5% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.2% | 38.4% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 52% | 38.5% | 4% | 3.4% | 2.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.9% | 38.8% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 2% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.8% | 37.5% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 2% |
How has the Elgas and LPG4U comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Elgas was ahead of LPG4U in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Elgas’ share of searches among LPG suppliers in New Zealand moved from 38.7% to 37.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10.1K to 6.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LPG4U’s share of searches among LPG suppliers in New Zealand moved from 3.4% to 4.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 880.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand LPG suppliers in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, LPG4U gained share of searches among LPG suppliers in New Zealand, from 4.1% to 4.8%.
In September 2026, Elgas lost share of searches among LPG suppliers in New Zealand, from 38.8% to 37.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Elgas’ and LPG4U’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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