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Handling of kerosene at gas stations
Last Updated July 10, 2024
Kerosene cannot be poured directly into fuel tanks of cars, motorcycles, motorbikes, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "automobiles, etc.") at gas stations.
Gas station employees can refueling kerosene from fixed refueling equipment (kerosene weighing machines) at gas stations.
- Containers (conforming to the standards of the Fire Services Act)
- Tank truck with a capacity of 4,000 liters or less fixed to the vehicle (tank truck)
At self-service gas stations, customers can only refueling containers listed in item 1.
In addition, in the summer, refueling with the air conditioner of the car is turned on, but when refueling gasoline and light oil to the car, etc., the car, etc.
It is stipulated by the Fire Services Act to stop the engine.
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