How to Safely Store Gasoline

Gas prices are at all time highs, with some stations in Los Angeles showing prices of well over $7 per gallon. Some people think this is a great time to stock up on gasoline, in case prices go higher. But it’s important to remember to only fill and transport approved containers for gasoline, as ignoring safety hazards can be deadly. Chief Fire Marshal Michael Uttaro showed Inside Edition’s Alison Hall how to store and transport gasoline safely.

[ChosenOne]

Some pumps give more than a gallon just look at the "county division of weights and measures" sticker on the gasoline dispensers. It will tell you how much of a gallon it gave on the last inspection.

[Thedominator-trsu]

I wanna know who tested transporting 5 5-gallon containers to know 4 was the limit

[seeharvester]

Can you do a piece on How To Siphon Gas?
That might be more useful.

[budredheadtwitchy]

For everyone commenting “OMG why would anyone stock up on gas with these prices” I think the idea of the video is that you might find one gas station out of town that has a reasonable price and stock up from there.

[youareloved]

I actually really appreciate this instructional video, because I'm going to be starting driving soon and I'm terrified of a fire starting due to gas spilling.

[Mark-Dibble]

Most containers say right on the label to never put it in the passenger compartment because of fumes.

[SkyForgeVideos]

Who in their right mind would buy gas at this price just to STORE it???

[RoccosVideos]

Right now is probably not the best time to stock up on gasoline due to the cost. Also due to safety risks it’s probably never a good time to. ⛽️🔥

[meltedmarshdaddy]

Thanks for teaching me what a gas can is, and how to fill it up with gas.

[schindlerteejay]

Congratulations, you’ve encouraged future gas scalpers to store it and sell it for 4 times the price.

[sbeemer]

Also carrying plastic gas containers full of fuel in vehicles with plastic bed liners is dangerous too. Static electricity can cause a spark causing an explosion. I’ve seen it happen.
A man had just filled his plastic gas containers for his skiff and set them in the back of his truck (with plastic bed liner), skiff in tow. He pulled out to cross the hwy, stopped in the middle to wait for oncoming traffic then took off in a hurry, not 20 feet, BOOM!!💥 there was an explosion that started from the back bed that followed all the way to the back of the boat. It was such an explosion that it blew the boat off the trailer and it landed upside down in the middle of the hwy in flames, the rear of the truck was in flames also and the side panels had blown off the truck, the man did manage to jump out and run away as most of the blast was in the rear and he was moving. By the time the fire trucks arrived everything was pretty much destroyed.

[ferdinandcarson]

You should open each day just to get the expansion out.

[mlong]

They neglected to mention where to store the gasoline when you get it home. I use to have a gas lawn mower so I stored that gasoline in my outdoor shed. I wonder if it is safe to store it in the garage though. I did'nt just in case fumes leaked out. What about you?

[Razgar_Voxel]

this reminds me of a couple of videos i seen a while back. one someone was filling trash bags with gasoline and in another someone filled a truck bed like one of those kiddie pools.

[cryptojare]

Do some research on the "Approved containers". You can't pour them at all. Get the Race Car Gas Tanks for your "Race Car". :)

[Shamuto]

If only companies raise the wage as well as their products and services does.

[syedmehdi]

INSIDE EDITION
ALWAYS BREIF AND VERY INFORMATIVE

[madison]

1st the video about radiation safety now this? It’s a sign to be prepared

[David-yylb]

"Tap the nozzle to avoid dripping" same thing my girlfriend tells me all the time🤣🤷🏿‍♂️👍🏿

[eagle]

Also remember, the properties of gasoline have changed over the years. I have thrown lit cigarettes onto pools and containers of gasoline and the gasoline just puts the cigarette out. It's harder to ignite than you think.