Jerrycans

Jerrycans in India: prices, fuel storage rules and what to ask

Updated 4 November 2026

A jerrycan in India costs about ₹199 to ₹10,999, and size and material explain most of the difference. A 20-litre plastic can for water or diesel is usually between ₹599 and ₹899, and a 20-litre metal fuel can starts near ₹1,450. The quickest way to current prices is a request on BlaBlaPrice, where sellers in India reply with their own offers.

Fuel storage rules to check first

If the can is for petrol or diesel, look for a PESO approval mark. A consumer guide in the search results says PESO-approved jerrycans meet India's safety rules for fuel storage and transport. Another guide states that 20-litre jerrycans are illegal for home use, so check what your state allows for home storage before you fill a large can. Some manufacturers also list UN-approved designs, which is a second mark worth asking about.

Heat, the seasons and where the can is kept

The climate here is hot all year, with a wet season and a dry season rather than winter and summer. A can bought in November will spend the coming months in those conditions, so think about where it will live. A fuel can left in a parked car or on a roof rack in direct sun is exposed to more heat for longer. Ask the seller about the cap and seal, because they decide whether the can stays leak-proof.

How cans are priced and delivered

Listings show sizes in litres and quote a price per can in rupees, so state the litres in your request. Name your delivery city, whether Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai or another town, so that sellers quote delivery for it. The listings do not say whether GST is included, so ask before you agree. One public tender in the results asked for a 12-month warranty after delivery on 20-litre metal cans, so a written warranty period is a fair thing to request.

What to write in the request

Give the volume in litres, the material (metal or plastic), what the can will hold (petrol, diesel, water or chemicals), and whether you need a spout, a tap or a locking cap. Say how many you need, whether used is acceptable, your delivery city and your budget in rupees. A line such as "two 20-litre metal cans with spouts for diesel, delivery to Delhi" gives sellers enough to quote on the first reply.

Describe what you need in your own words in the chat on BlaBlaPrice, and add a photo of the can or the cap if that helps. Using the service is free for buyers. BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for anything missing, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in India, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive your request and reply in the chat with their offer, including price, terms and delivery. Your contact details stay hidden, and you decide with whom to exchange them. For related items, see car accessories, and read how it works.