Mercaptan is a chemical with an unpleasant smell often added to natural gas which is otherwise odorless. MLGW uses the chemical frequently to alert the public to gas leaks.
If your oven's igniter doesn't glow hot enough to light the gas from its burner, the oven will not light and you'll likely ...
“I smell something stink ... when she went to light the stove, something felt off. 10lbs gas bottle outside the house She discovered that her 10 lb Massy Gas bottle was cold to the touch ...