The maximum safe allowable quantity of fuel (petrol or diesel) that can be carried in portable reserve containers on board the Eurotunnel shuttles, per vehicle, is as follows:
| Container |
Maximum size of containers |
Maximum number of containers |
Maximum total limit |
| Designed for use, fit for purpose plastic container |
10 litres |
3 |
NO MORE THAN A TOTAL OF 30 LITRES |
| Designed for use, fit for purpose metal container |
20 litres |
1 |
Customers who cannot meet these requirements will not be allowed to travel.
Customers are advised to ensure that the containers and quantities they carry are compliant with the relevant regulations in the countries that they intend to visit.