Can I Bring an Empty Can to the Gas Station to Fill Up with Gasoline?
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Diesel is allowed, but gasoline is not. Below is an introduction to gasoline: Introduction: Gasoline is a volatile, flammable hydrocarbon mixture liquid distilled and cracked from petroleum, used as fuel. Properties: It appears as a transparent liquid, is flammable, with a distillation range of 30°C to 220°C, and mainly consists of C5-C12 aliphatic hydrocarbons and cycloalkanes. Classification: Gasoline has a high octane number (anti-knock combustion performance) and is classified by octane ratings such as 89, 90, 92, 93, 95, 97, and 98. Starting from January 2012, the gasoline grades 90, 93, and 97 were revised to 89, 92, and 95.
Last time I rode my motorcycle to refuel, I saw someone trying to buy gasoline in a plastic container, but the staff refused directly. Gas stations strictly prohibit dispensing gasoline into non-vehicle containers, mainly because gasoline vapor is highly explosive. Even static electricity from friction with plastic containers can ignite it. Last year in our town, a family used a van to transport gasoline barrels, and due to road bumps causing leakage, the entire vehicle burned down to just the frame. If you really need a small amount of gasoline, it's recommended to get a permit from the police station to purchase a specialized metal fuel can, and you'll also need to register your ID for the intended use. Also, a reminder: don't leave gasoline cans in the trunk during hot summer days, as the temperature rise can cause expansion and leakage, which is both smelly and dangerous.
A couple of days ago, I went to buy gasoline for my relative's generator, but was turned away at two gas stations with an empty container. The attendants explained that nationwide controls are strict now, as gasoline is classified as a hazardous chemical, and ordinary containers can easily cause accidents. If you genuinely need to store gasoline, you must use a metal fuel can with a safety valve and obtain approval from the local police station specifying the purpose. Their gas stations even have size requirements for metal cans—basically, anything over 30 liters won’t be filled. If it’s an urgent need, you can try contacting the village agricultural machinery station, as they have special supply channels. By the way, storing more than 10 liters of gasoline privately can result in fines if discovered.
