only if it is old. Most gas now contains ethanol which will separate from water when it's stored for a long time
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act as stabilizer.
Gases are useful for lots of things. you might need to specify on what gas it is?
I use a 1-gallon and a 2-gallon plastic gas can (one for regular fuel and one for fuel/oil mix) to store my fuel and I have never had a problem with the fuel going bad. However, it is known that fuel will get stale after 30 days - that may be where your problem lies. Get a smaller container if you don't use very much fuel in a 30-day period. Or, you might try adding a fuel stabilizer product with your fuel.
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You need something for ignition.