Jerrycans

Jerrycans in the United States: sizes, prices and fuel rules

In the United States a 5-gallon plastic jerrycan costs about $12 to $25, a 5-gallon metal gas can about $50 to $70, and a foldable 20-liter can about $23, according to sellers' websites in November 2026. Tell us the size and fuel you need in a request on BlaBlaPrice to get current offers.

Fuel rules and safety labels

Federal rules for portable fuel containers depend on the fuel and the type of container, so check the label before you fill a can. The US Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR 171.8) defines a jerrycan as a rectangular metal or plastic packaging. Kerosene safety cans should hold no more than 5 gallons, even though kerosene is less volatile than gasoline, so choose a 5-gallon can for kerosene.

Materials, spouts and warranty

In these listings, metal cans are heavier and plastic cans are lighter and cheaper. Some cans come with a spout or a tap, and some fold flat for storage. One maker covers its fuel and water jerry cans with a lifetime warranty from the date of purchase, so ask for the terms and keep the receipt.

Season, quantity and delivery

Buy fuel cans before you need them. Winter, from December to February, can bring cold-weather power cuts, when a can for a generator is useful, and summer, from June to August, is the main outdoor season. Listings are per can, so ask for the price of several cans in one quote. Ask whether delivery to New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston or Phoenix is included.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the can in your own words: the volume in gallons or liters, plastic or metal, the fuel type, how many you need, new or used, and your city and budget. BlaBlaPrice's AI reads the request, asks for missing details, and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the United States before it shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their offer and delivery terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to contact. You can also browse car accessories or roof racks and carriers.