GROUNDED FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

A grounded fuel tank assembly (10) comprising a fuel tank (12) having a non-metallic container (14) and a non-metallic filler neck (16). The filler neck (16) has an opening (18) surrounded by a lip (20). The opening (18) is adapted to receive a shank portion (22) of a fuel cap (24). An electrically conductive insert member (30) has a sleeve (36) which is received by the filler neck (16) and a ring-shaped outer part (42) which at least partially surrounds a portion of the filler neck (16). An electrically conductive ground strap (34) exterior to the container (14) engages the outer part (42).