How Long Does Gasoline Last? Shelf Life, Stabilizers, and Storage Tips I’ve pulled into gas stations across five states and seen the plastic bags tied over every pump handle. No fuel. Sold out. Come back tomorrow — maybe. When you do mutual aid electrical work during hurricanes and major storms, you learn fast that fuel disappears before the rain even stops. I’ve watched people in Florida and Texas drive 50 miles looking for a station that still had gas. That’s why I keep store