Here is some history of what gas stations are called in other countries. So next time your gas gage is near empty think how far the next station is before going by the last one or you might end up walking.
A petrol station, filling station, gas station, fueling station, service station, garage, gasbar, petrol pump or petrol bunk (India) is a facility which sells fuel and lubricants for motor vehicles. The most common fuels sold are petrol (known as gasoline in Canada and the U.S.) or diesel fuel.
Fuel dispensers are used to pump petrol (gasoline in Canada and U.S.), diesel, CNG, CGH2, HCNG, LPG, LH2, ethanol fuel, biofuels like biodiesel, kerosene, or other types of fuel into vehicles. Fuel dispensers are also known as bowsers (in Australia), petrol pumps (in Commonwealth countries), or gas pumps (in North America).
Many filling stations also have small “convenience stores,” and some also sell propane or butane and have added shops to their primary business. Conversely, some chain stores—supermarkets, discount superstores, warehouse clubs, and traditional convenience stores—offer filling stations on premises.
The term “gas station” is mostly used in the Canada and the United States, where the fuel is known as “gasoline” or “gas”. In some regions of Canada, the term “gas bar” is used. Elsewhere in the English-speaking world, where the fuel is usually known as “petrol”, the form “petrol station” or “petrol pump” is used. In the United Kingdom and South Africa “garage” is still commonly used, even though the petrol station may have no service/maintenance facilities which would justify this description. Similarly, in Australia, the term service station (”servo”) describes any petrol station. In Japanese English, it is called a “gasoline stand”. In Indian English, it is called a petrol pump or a petrol bunk. In some regions of America and Australia, filling stations have a mechanic on duty, but this is uncommon in other parts of the world.
Next time you need to pick up a few things from the store like bread, milk and need gas to remember you can stop at a local convenience store and get what you need all in one stop. This authentic reproduction sign makes a great gift for any dad.
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