Category AI Visibility Report
Fuel AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈53,198
Est. AI queries / month
10
Buyer topics monitored
19
Brands on the AI shelf
2
Categories covered
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 10 buyer topics in Fuel across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 53,198 AI queries per month.
- Flame King leads the AI shelf with 36.7% of brand mentions, followed by Klean-Strip (10.5%) and Worthington Ag Parts (9.7%). The top three hold 56.9% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “propane for torches” (top keyword “torch propane”, ~40,500 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (22.6% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flame King | 753 | 36.7% |
| 2 | Klean-Strip | 215 | 10.5% |
| 3 | Worthington Ag Parts | 200 | 9.7% |
| 4 | Crown | 198 | 9.6% |
| 5 | Bernzomatic | 166 | 8.1% |
| 6 | Coleman | 91 | 4.4% |
| 7 | Manchester Tank | 81 | 3.9% |
| 8 | Aladdin | 51 | 2.5% |
| 9 | Sunnyside | 45 | 2.2% |
| 10 | Viking Bags | 29 | 1.4% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| propane for torches | ≈28,264 | torch propane | 40,500 |
| propane for patio heaters | ≈24,934 | propane for patio heater | 33,100 |
| kerosene for lamps | — | kerosene for lamps | 9,900 |
| K-1 kerosene | — | k1 kerosene | 3,600 |
| kerosene for heaters | — | kerosene for heaters | 1,600 |
| 100 lb propane | — | 100 lb tank propane | 27,100 |
| refillable propane | — | propane refill closest to me | 301,000 |
| propane for bbq grills | — | propane for barbecue grills | 60,500 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 118 | 22.6% |
| homedepot.com | 102 | 19.5% |
| lowes.com | 69 | 13.2% |
| flameking.com | 51 | 9.8% |
| bernzomatic.com | 35 | 6.7% |
| flamekingproducts.com | 29 | 5.5% |
| walmart.com | 17 | 3.3% |
| crownbrand.com | 10 | 1.9% |
Category reports inside
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for fuel?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Flame King (36.7%), Klean-Strip (10.5%), Worthington Ag Parts (9.7%), Crown (9.6%), Bernzomatic (8.1%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about fuel?
GEOly estimates ~53,198 AI queries per month in this category across 10 buyer topics, led by “propane for torches”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for fuel?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, homedepot.com, lowes.com, flameking.com, bernzomatic.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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