4 Tiki Torch Fuels | 2 New Tiki Torch Fuel Alternatives | Firefly Fuel (2024)

• Petroleum-Based Tiki Torch Fuel - Same Ol' Stinky Stuff

There are a plethora of tiki torch fuels on the market today. You'll see a variety of Tiki Torch fuels in prefilled canisters and bottles containing various mosquito-deterrent oils like citronella and cedar oil. We’ve used these products and have found them to be stinky, sooty, & smokey. It’s not unexpected. It’s the nature of this petroleum-based fuel. Be advised, that not all tiki torch fuels burn at the same rate. Some will burn longer than others. Low price doesn't necessarily equate to best value.It's up to the consumer to become informed.

• Odorless Tiki Torch Fuel - #2 NEW Alternative

Firefly Fuel is offering a new, enhanced tiki torch fuel. It's odorless, noticeably less soot and smoke and burns 30% more efficiently. Here is a movie showing the burn characteristics of this enhancedtiki torch fuel. Available with citronella and eucalyptus oil for their well known scent properties.

• Paraffin Lamp Oil - Tried and True Clean

Paraffin Lamp Oil is the gold-standard for fuel as it has no odor, is smokeless and sootless. It is a highly-refined petroleum-based product. Again, not all paraffin lamp oil is created equally. Many contain additives that compromise the fuel. However, the Firefly Safe & Green Fuel burns with much less soot as you can see below compared to even the paraffin lamp oil.

Now, let’s compare the torch fuels.

Which is the best tiki torch fuel for you? It depends, of course. Only you can determine your priorities. Hope this helps to bring to light tiki torch fuel alternatives.