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I'd try and be more specific towards the kind of the fuel we are talking about:

  1. White Gas
  • Burns clean without any smell and/or effect on food taste.
  • Accidental Spilling of the fuel is not much to be worried about. Evaporates very quickly, without leaving an odor.
  • White gas is safer to store and transport than probably most of the other products.
  • If spilled, evaporates quickly, that said, make a note that the spilled fuel is very flammable
  • Additional information: White gas is basically gasoline without the additives you find in the stuff that goes in your car. (Credits: A comment from Mark, below)

  1. Propane Gas
  • A Propane gas stove would most likely be a Canister type? So, pressurized fuel? : Might be more dangerous if canister is leaking?
  • Most of the products that are available are the ones that work on Propane and Primarily Isobutane. They burn hot and clean.
  • Pressurized fuel = No Pumping, preheating required.
  • No spill play at all as the canister holds the pressurized gas, so self-seals when the stove is detached: Safe!
  • As you don't pour the fuel into the canister, its difficult to gauge remaining fuel level.
  • Performance degrades as the fuel is consumed since the pressure is released. So, when nearly emptied, the remaining fuel is apparently useless.
  • Fuel is more expensive.

  1. Kerosene Stove
  • function really well in extremely cold temperatures.
  • Burns hot, better than Alcohol stoves.
  • Relatively inexpensive fuel.
  • Needs proper storing, since it evaporates slowly if spilled.
  • Prone to spills during the pouring process. But, spilled fuel won't ignite easily.
  • Not Odorless.
  • Many of the Kerosene based stoves need pumping and pre-heating.

Some points about common terms used in different parts of the world. Thanks to A E for suggesting this concept and the data provided. I have done a mere copy+paste from comments.

It would be helpful if this question/answer also contains the translation for non-American readers.

  • In the UK, 'Coleman fuel' is same as what is known as 'White Gas' in America.
  • Terms for 'Propane' and 'Butane' are (somewhat) universal.
  • US 'Kerosene' is UK 'paraffin', the same in India is 'Kerosene' and more popularly known as 'Rockel'.
  • US 'Gasoline' is UK 'Petrol'.
  • In the UK, they also have 'White spirit' which should not be confused with 'White gas', it's not the same thing.
  • 'White Gas/Coleman Fuel' is called 'Naptha' in Eastern Canada.
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