I hope she gets exposed for her stupidity. Apart from the obvious danger, I suspect she is falling foul of the 'The Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014 (PCR)', which came into force on1 October 2014 which state:
Containers must have a nominal capacity:
- no greater than 10 litres if made of plastic;
- no greater than 20 litres if made of metal;
- Have a total capacity between 10% and 15% more than the nominal capacity;
- be made of either metal or plastic that is suitable and safe for the purpose and
- will not significantly degrade due to exposure to petrol or naturally occurring ultraviolet radiation;
they are reasonably robust and not liable to break under the normal
conditions of use;
- the escape of liquid or vapour is prevented;
- petrol can be poured safely from them;
- they are not unsteady when placed on a flat surface;
- the words ‘PETROL’ and ‘HIGHLY FLAMMABLE;
- an appropriate hazard warning sign;
- the nominal capacity in litres;
- the manufacturer’s name and the date and month of manufacture.