Even the “odorless” Kingsford lighter fluid created a miasma around my beloved—I saw waves, like you do when it’s 110 degrees, or you’re looking through antique glass, or the person’s already a ghost.

The claim. "Easy lighting," says the manufacturer of Kingsford Match Light Instant Charcoal Briquets, which are sold already infused with lighter fluid. "Ready to cook in about 10 minutes." But ...

Once upon a time, shopping for charcoal was easy. Your only choice was whether you wanted to buy your briquettes presoaked in lighter fluid. Today, charcoal giant Kingsford offers nearly a dozen ...

Kingsford was originally called Ford Charcoal, and E.G. Kingsford, Ford's brother-in-law, helped broker the location for first factory, which was later renamed in his honor.

Clorox, the company behind Kingsford charcoal, raised prices more than rival brands during the first quarter of 2023. Now, it's worried about losing market share going into the summer grilling season.