Keeping Emergency Power On: What to Know About Generator Fuel Delivery

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When winter storms or outages hit, a generator keeps the lights on, but only if fuel keeps flowing. Gasoline degrades in weeks, so you'll need a plan for safe storage or timely delivery. Propane or natural gas lines last indefinitely, but tanks need a refill schedule. Diesel stores longer with stabilizer, but watch for gelling in cold snaps. You can't just assume a jerry can will cut it for a multi-day outage—calculate your load and storage space first, and line up a local fuel supplier before…