As we wait to see what the remnants of Hurricane Beryl will bring to New York State, it is currently pounding the shores of Texas. That may have an impact on gas prices in parts of the country.

The summer travel and road trip season is also in full swing. From Buffalo, to Albany, people are on the move more than we have seen in years. In fact, this past Independence Day weekend was the busiest in years in airports and on highways.

For some, the fear of higher has prices moves them stockpile gasoline and fuel. But how much fuel can a person store in New York State?

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In terms of keeping gas or diesel fuel on hand, long term, what does New York State say you allowed to do? There are actually multiple laws and restrictions that you need to keep in mind and follow.

Transportation of fuel shall be accomplished by portable fuel cans with a maximum capacity of 5 gallons each, or cargo fuel tanks. All containers shall be properly labeled. Gasoline shall only be transported in approved 5 gallon portable gas cans, with a limit of four (4) cans per vehicle.

There are some things to remember when it comes to storing has at your home or around your business.

Remember:
Buy only what you need.
Use what you've got.
Store away from your home and well.

When it comes to actually stockpiling, there are some places that have very specific rules pertaining to the amount of gas you can keep. In an article from Slate.com:

For safety reasons, the EPA discourages consumers from storing more than 1 to 5 gallons, and the National Fire Protection Association proposes a limit of 25 gallons. Local fire codes determine whether your stockpile is legal: In New York City, for example, you can’t keep more than 2.5 gallons.

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