Pros and cons of fuel storage

[Pug]

Volvi, all fuel cans (no matter how well you think they're sealed) should have pressure release valves in them because the fuel will 'breathe' (evaporate). Unless you've got big drums, in which case they're sealed. I've got the same fuel can and you'll see that in the cap, there's a small area for the fuel to breathe. Thus, you should always store them in an area with good ventilation. If BP says they're stuff is good for 3 months, you'd probably take their word for it. I could point you in the right direction to become a qualified fuel tech so you can test the fuel every fortnight but honestly, they're right. For such a small amount of fuel, static shouldn't be too much of a problem (a concern with drums).

It can work for you, just rotate the containers so you're always using the old fuel first, that way you needn't to worry about it getting too old.

BTW, if you're worried about the fuel queues when they bomb Iran, I think you should pop out the ol' tin-foil hat...