Jerrycans

Jerrycans in New Zealand: prices by size, approvals and rules

Updated 31 October 2026

A 2-litre jerrycan is listed at about NZ$5, a 5-litre at about NZ$10, and a 20-litre fuel can at NZ$43 to NZ$53 in New Zealand. Describe the size, the liquid and your city on BlaBlaPrice to get current offers from sellers.

Approvals and rules to check

Fuel cans are often marked with approvals. One fire-equipment supplier lists AS2906:2001 approval for its 10-litre and 20-litre cans, and another supplier says its 5-litre can is UN-rated for dangerous goods transport and meets food-contact standards. Look for these marks on the can or in the product listing before you buy a can for fuel.

Some suppliers say a child-resistant cap is needed to comply with GHS7 rules, so choose a cap of that type if the can is kept at home with children. The Consumer Guarantees Act sets minimum standards and explains when you can ask for a repair, replacement or refund.

Season and when people buy

Demand rises before the summer season from December to February, when more people head out camping and need a spare can for fuel or water. Ordering in spring gives you the can before the busiest weeks.

How they are bought and used here

Sizes are given in litres, so state the litres you need and what the can is for: fuel, water or diesel. Plastic and metal cans each have advantages, so say which you prefer. Mention your city and ask whether delivery is included in the price, as delivery can add to the cost of a single can.

What to write in your request

Give the volume in litres, the material (plastic or metal), the purpose (fuel, water or diesel), any features such as an auto shut-off, the quantity, the delivery city and your budget. Sellers answer with a price for exactly that specification.

BlaBlaPrice's AI reads your request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in New Zealand, then shows the prices it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. See Car accessories and Car tools and spanner sets for related items.