) over which type of bbq fuel (charcoal or gas) was the more economical cost wise for both hot n fast and long n slow cooks. He just couldn’t see the point in all the work, and what he saw as expense, involved in firing up the weber for just a few steaks or even for a lengthy cook over a few hours! 
Charcoal immediately raised the issue of a number of variables: the type of charcoal used, whether any of its re-useable, its cost, the size of the bbq (mine’s a 57cm otp), length of cooking time, and of course most importantly the taste of the end product!
For gas, the price of propane seems pretty much standard, but it obviously depends on what settings you are using low/med/high as to how much you use, and the quantity of gas left in the tank as to how long it will keep going for!
Unfortunately I wasn’t able to quote him any figures on comparisons
, having both gas and charcoal to opt for, time permitting I’ll fire up Mr.Weber, and if something quick is needed I’ll go for the gas option!Without going into the whole gas is better than charcoal debate etc., I was wondering where fuel economy costs (gas v charcoal) might be deemed to be more/less for fast v slow cooks?
However,I guess the important thing is that after several beers, whys and wherefores, we're still friends!
