Question about the Petrol Fuel Strike Shortage Rationing Crisis?

Question

How much petrol is a person allowed to store in their house?

- I have got 6 gallons in my front porch , in the proper plastic containers. But I have just been verbally abused by a neighbour. Does any one know what ther law is on this subject?

What peole seem to forget is that for me a car is not a luxury, it''s a NECESSITY.

Answer 1

You are legally allowed to store up to 40 litres of petrol or 200 litres of diesel on household premises without special storage arrangements. If you're storing any more its law that you would have to get a fire - check done.

Answer 2

Oh join the club! Do you think that you are the only person for whom a car is a necessity. And as for a rationing crisis, well this is news to me. What crisis? There are loads of people out there who are in the same position but I don't see them all rushing out and stockpiling petrol. You're probably one of those people who rushes out and stocks up on bread and milk when snow falls. You probably also rush to the pumps when a price increase is announced. People like you just make me sick.

Answer 3

I don,t know how much you can keep but it has to be kept safely according to the local fire regulations. There is no crisis , no ration books have been issued as was the case in 1973-74 when petrol doubled in price, or 1956 Suez crisis. I still have my dads ration vouchers from that time, and my own ration vouchers from 1974 ( unused ! .) Like many other things reported by TV it gets blown out of all proportion by the news and that causes people like you to stockpile which causes the shortage !!.

Answer 4

Stop trying to wind everybody up ! I like your sense of humour !

Answer 5

Storage of fuel at home or the workplace (unless specifically licensed) is restricted by law to either metal containers with a maximum capacity of 10 litres or approved plastic containers of a maximum 5 litres capacity. These containers should be designed for the purpose and must be fitted with a s***w-cap or closure to prevent leakage of liquid or vapour.

Petrol and diesel fuel should be stored in no more than two 10 litre metal containers or two 5 litre plastic containers. They should be clearly labelled as to their contents.

(Petrol filling stations operate under licence conditions, which do not allow drivers to dispense fuel into other types of container. )

At home, fuel containers must not be stored in living accommodation such as kitchens, living rooms and bedrooms or under staircases. Any storage place should be well away from living areas in case of fire and it should be secured, to protect against the possibility of vandalism or arson.

That's for the UK.

Answer 6

It used to be 2 gallons, and storing in a porch is not acceptable, it needs to be in a secure outbuilding.

Certainly you should not have to tolerate abuse, verbal or otherwise; however, a car is a necessity for many of us, and hoarding fuel can only exacerbate any shortage. So let's all be sensible and responsible on this one.

Answer 7

A porch is not a secure spot.   People will be stealing it, for one thing.   Another, anyway you look at it, fuel stored on the porch of your house is a fire hazard for various reasons.

I recall a cab driver who stored a lot of fuel in his council flat.  He wasn't very bright and it leaked out.   It cost a small fortune for the clean up.  He was presented with the bill.