Don’t wait until you need a jerry can to buy one! Jerry cans can be a lifesaver if you find yourself needing a fuel top up. Browse our SUPER our full range of jerry cans and fuel cans, including petrol cans and diesel jerry cans, and prepare for your next offroad adventure or long-range trip with Supercheap Auto. Choosing between metal and plastic jerry cans ultimately depends on your specific needs. Metal jerry cans are typically more durable and can handle rough conditions and extreme temperatures better than plastic jerry cans. However, they are heavier and more expensive. On the other hand, plastic jerry cans are lighter, cheaper, and resistant to rust and corrosion. They are a good option if you don't need to carry them long distances or expose them to extreme conditions. Consider the intended use and conditions to choose the best type of jerry can for your needs.

So if there is a shortage of HGV drivers - and there is by 100,000 - then it is inevitable that we are not going to get all the things we want when we want them."Sign up to our Postcards from the North newsletter to keep abreast of the major political issues of the week – and a few of the others that may have slipped below the radar. How do I sign up? The Health and Safety Executive however have strict rules on where it can be stored in the home due to the fact that petrol can be highly flammable. However, he added that 'technicalities' could hinder military personnel in switching to driving civilian vehicles. You are legally prevented to store 20 litres in just one container, meaning you must have two if you wish to carry 20 litres.

Officials have advised however that drivers should not be storing petrol at home because of how dangerous it is, and that they should continue to buy petrol as they would. More than 70 years ago Evald Torokvei started a home business with little more than a passion for innovation and a drive to be the best. Before long his small company innovated by blow molding the first military-style fuel cans in Canada. Through smart choices and smarter design, the business doubled in size, began to win innovation awards, and earned a full 95% of the global marine fuel tank market. Plastic cans however only hold five litres, limiting you to just 10 litres if you only have two plastic jerry cans. At Supercheap Auto we carry a SUPER range of jerry cans and fuel cans to suit your requirements. Our range includes jerry cans as small as 2 litres, all the way up to jerry cans with a capacity as large as 20 litres. For a reminder, here are the important laws drivers need to know if they intend to store petrol at home.It is not a case of running out - and people should not panic buy," he added. Read More Related Articles The newsletter that brings Manchester's political news, investigations - and a bit of gossip - straight to you

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has followed this up by reassuring that refineries had 'plenty of petrol', but suggested they might have to call on the army to help deliver petrol to garages if the crisis worsens. The newsletter will land in your inbox on a Friday and bring you the highlights of everything we've written about Weatherfield that week.

For example, a metal jerry can will hold 10 litres, and motorists are allowed two metal cans in total; a combined 20 litres of petrol. It will include the latest action both on and off the cobbles, what you thought about the soap's top storylines and what the stars are up to away from the set. Plus much more!

Have you experienced difficulty getting fuel, or is your local petrol station closed? Tweet us @MENNewsdesk or let us know in the comments. Can you store petrol at home? If you want to combine both plastic and metal, then you can store 30 litres maximum, and it must be a combination of: 2 x 10 litre metal cans & 2 x 5 litre plastic cans.