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^^^ I never heard about the static electricity issue except in large tankers. Maybe a ground strap is a solution?

Most (if not all) new cars have plastic fuel tanks. I like them because they can be repaired legally if they spring a leak & they seem very reliable. I think the last of the G Body 911's had a plastic fuel tank?

I used to keep the fuel for my lawn mower in a tin can but that developed a leak so I bought a red plastic can.

FWIW: I store anything that can burn (P.O.L.) in a locked steel cupboard outside of my house.