Can you store fuel in plastic?

Fuels including oil, diesel, biodiesel, and some variants of kerosene are normally suitable for storage within a purpose manufactured fuel storage tank. These tanks are made with specific varieties of plastic which prevent breakdown through molecule interaction and are typically labelled per model with which individual fuel they are built to store.

Petrol is slightly different to the above fuels, as its composition makes it more likely to break down even high-density plastics over a shorter period of time. As petrol can only be stored for approximately 3 to 6 months regardless, it is recommended that it is stored in a steel drum, or purpose-built container.