Thread by @bibhu4443

THREAD 🧵 Why petrol in plastic containers is banned and Odisha govt’s move matters

Since last week the Odisha government enforced its ban on selling petrol or diesel in plastic containers This is not a new rule but a long standing safety measure under the Parliament act called the Petroleum Act of 1934 and its associated rules of 2002.

The law explains that petroleum includes any fuel that gives off flammable vapour and classifies it into three categories based on how easily it ignites
• Class A fuels like petrol are the most flammable : they ignite at very low temperatures

Under this act storing or transporting petroleum must follow strict rules
One of them is that dangerous fuels must be kept in approved metal cans or strong branded plastic jerry cans, not in regular water bottles or flimsy single use plastic.

Selling petrol in plastic containers causes serious safety risks
• Plastic bottles are prone to leakage and evaporation of petrol vapour
• Vapour is invisible and can catch fire from a tiny spark
• In hot weather plastic can even deform and burst

The result can be sudden and explosive danger.

Sadly India has seen real accidents from this practice.

In Odisha there were two recent incidents where petrol carried in plastic containers contributed to fire tragedies. That prompted the state government to act immediately.

Some critics say this affects farmers or people in remote villages who transport fuel in small bottles
But the law already allows up to 30 litres of petrol in securely sealed glass or metal containers without needing a licence
Buying a proper jerry can is safer and often cheaper over time than dealing with risk to life and property

Read the full rule here
peso.gov.in/web/sites/defa…

This is Not Just Odisha

Almost every state in India follows this. Petrol pumps in Delhi, Maharashtra, Kerala, etc. also don’t allow filling in plastic bottles.

So this isn’t a “new Odisha rule”. It’s a national safety standard.

✅ If you need to transport fuel
Use a BIS approved jerry can, or a strong metal container with proper seal
Make sure it is labeled “Petrol” or “Motor Spirit” as required by law.

✅ If you are a consumer
Spread awareness that this is a life saving measure
Help friends or neighbours switch to safer containers
Support sensible rules that prevent accidents.

✅ If you care about safety,
✅ If you want to avoid accidents,
✅ If you believe in good governance —
support the enforcement of this sensible rule.

Plastic and petrol just don’t mix.

Stay safe. Be responsible.

Sad to see the so-called educated class opposing a life-saving rule.
Instead of spreading safety awareness, they are creating noise.
When the educated mislead the public, who will show the way?
This is not politics. This is about safety. Grow up.