How to Store Gasoline and Diesel at Home: Safety Tips and Shelf Life

War and other geopolitical factors affect fuel supplies, leading to restrictions and concerns. Here's how to cope:

1. Choosing containers:
   • For home use - metal canisters or certified plastic containers meeting standards.
   • PROHIBITED: Plastic water bottles (PET) - too thin, degrade from fuel.
2. Gasoline shelf life:
   • In a well-sealed container - up to 1 year.
   • After opening: 6 months (20°C), 3 months (30°C).
   • In a car's tank: about 1 month.
   • Solution: Adding fresh fuel.
3. Diesel storage:
   • In closed containers - about 1 year, possibly longer under suitable conditions.
   • Recommended: Using biocides for long-term storage.
4. LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) storage:
   • Most stable, no shelf life issues when stored in sealed containers.
5. Ethanol and ethanol fuels:
   • Similar shelf life to gasoline.
   • Recommended: Adding fresh fuel.
   • Gasoline E-95: 3-6 months.
6. Safety during storage:
   • Approved containers with safety mechanisms (valves, tight sealing).
   • Color coding: Red (gasoline), yellow (diesel).
   • Filling: Carefully, away from ignition sources.
   • Container: Do not fill above 95%.
   • Marking: Note the filling date.
   • Attention: Static electricity.
   • Location: Cool, dark, away from heat and living spaces.

Following these rules ensures safety and extends the life of the fuel.