Unnecessary Storage of Petrol
There is no shortage of fuel, panic buying is causing the current problems at petrol stations.
Please don’t buy extra petrol in fuel cans for storage at home unless it is absolutely necessary, e.g. for lawn mowers etc. Storing petrol is highly hazardous.
Petrol should be stored within suitable containers: - either metal or specifically designed plastic containers which prevent the leak of liquid and the hazardous vapour from the petrol.
They should also be marked with the words ‘PETROL’ and ‘HIGHLY FLAMMABLE’.
Do not fill the container completely, it is recommended to only fill it to a maximum of 85%, to allow for expansion of the petrol.
The law requires that you can only keep up to 30 litres of petrol at home, unless you have notified your local Petroleum Enforcement Authority.
Always remember, petrol is dangerous so keep it away from any means of ignition and do not smoke when using it.
More guidance can be found at:
https://www.hse.gov.uk/fireandexplosion/petrol-storage-club-association.htm
