What are some possible uses for gelled methanol and why was it never used as a fuel in transportation?

Well it was never used as a fuel for transportation as it is extremely volatile. It's flash point is at 54 degrees F/ 12.2 degrees C.

[The flash point of a flammable liquid is the lowest temperature at which it can form an ignitable mixture in air]

Apparently it's used as chafing fuel but I'm only reading now what that actually is.

Hope that helps!