{"id":332167,"date":"2026-03-16T10:48:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T10:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/332167\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T10:48:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T10:48:08","slug":"fuel-prices-how-to-legally-and-safely-store-petrol-amid-spiralling-prices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/332167\/","title":{"rendered":"Fuel prices: How to legally and safely store petrol amid spiralling prices"},"content":{"rendered":"

The average price of unleaded 91 petrol in New Zealand passed $3 a litre today for the first time since June 2022<\/a>, according to fuel tracking app Gaspy. <\/p>\n

The average price was $2.49 13 days ago.<\/p>\n

How to safely and legally store petrol<\/p>\n

Auto stores across Auckland have been selling out of their petrol containers as drivers try to lock in cheaper fuel. <\/p>\n

A worker at the Westgate location said their store had new stock come in a few days ago, but it was all sold out within the same day. One person bought five of the 20-litre diesel canisters. <\/p>\n

When asked why people were buying the canisters, the workers reported that shoppers said they wanted to get fuel at a lower price.<\/p>\n

According to WorkSafe, there are some basic principles and restrictions for managing the storage of petrol safely. <\/p>\n

WorkSafe said storing petrol poses a significant hazard because it emits extremely flammable vapours.<\/p>\n

Kiwis must only use approved petrol containers because they have undergone a range of tests to make sure they won\u2019t leak or explode and are hard for children to open.<\/p>\n

Approved portable containers are fitted with a screw-cap or closure to prevent leakage and have a maximum capacity of 25 litres. <\/p>\n

\"PetrolPetrol runs out at Gull, Kumeu. Photo \/ Corey Fleming<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen transporting containers, be sure they are secured in the vehicle. Fill containers to no more than 95% of the container to allow room for thermal expansion,\u201d WorkSafe said. <\/p>\n

People are advised to make sure their containers have secure lids and to never leave containers in direct sunlight or in the boot of a car.<\/p>\n

WorkSafe said people should never store petrol containers or equipment with petrol tanks near a flame, for example, natural gas water heaters or heating systems.<\/p>\n

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) advised people to never store petrol inside their homes. <\/p>\n

\u201cPetrol is highly flammable, so it\u2019s safer to store it in a shed or garage that is not attached to your house.\u201d<\/p>\n

The EPA said you should only store an amount of petrol you know you will use soon.<\/p>\n

What to do if you want to store large quantities <\/p>\n

If people want to store more than 50 litres, they would have to engage a compliance certifier to approve the storage location.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe compliance certifier will visit your site to confirm that the substance is stored safely, consistent with the hazardous substances legislation,\u201d WorkSafe said. <\/p>\n

If approved, the compliance certifier will issue a location compliance certificate.<\/p>\n

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