Jerrycans

Jerrycans in Australia: prices and how to buy

Updated 4 November 2026

A 5–10 L fuel can costs about A$18–A$33 in Australia, a 20 L fuel can about A$35–A$40, and a metal can from roughly A$40 to A$90. For the exact size and material you need, send a request on BlaBlaPrice, and registered sellers can reply with their own offers.

Standards to check before you buy

Fuel containers are dangerous goods packages under the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, which requires them to pass UN performance tests, so look for UN approval on the can. Western Australian guidance on petrol transport names UN-approved jerrycans that comply with AS 2906, and the same standard covers portable fuel containers up to 25 L. Queensland rules allow personal carriage of up to 250 litres of fuel, but limits differ by state, so check the current rules before a long trip.

Summer, winter and timing

Summer runs December–February and winter June–August. Camping and 4WD gear tends to sell ahead of the summer holiday trips and again before winter drives inland, so order a few weeks ahead if the can is for a set date. Metal is often described as more resistant to knocks than plastic, which matters on rough tracks in hot weather.

How cans are sold and delivered

Cans are sold per unit and sized in litres: 5 L, 10 L, 20 L, 22 L, or 40 L for the double diesel model. Check whether a listing is for one can or a pair, since some are sold as two. Water cans often come with a tap, and diesel needs its own can, so state the fuel type. Name your city among Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide, because the seller needs it to confirm delivery.

What to write in your request

Give the volume (for example 20 L), the material (plastic or metal), the fuel or water use, and whether a spout or tap is needed. Say whether you want new or used, and add the quantity, your city and your budget. If the can must carry an AS 2906 label or UN approval, say so. Sellers answer faster when the request is specific.

On BlaBlaPrice the request is free for buyers. You describe the can in your own words in a chat and can add a photo. The AI reads the request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Australia, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive the request and reply in the chat with their own offer, while your contact details stay hidden until you decide to exchange them. You can also browse car accessories or start from the home page.