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petrol station

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noun

  1. another term for filling station

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Petrol station attendants filled their tanks while clutching thick wads of cash, as drivers forked out large sums for the fuel.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2022

Petrol station operator Ascona Group, which owns 60 UK petrol stations, said the amount of fuel it sold had dropped by 200,000 litres a week compared to pre-pandemic levels.

From BBC • May 16, 2022

Petrol station manager Rose McAuley said she was dressed smartly and talked about making a drive to Yorkshire, even though her car was not driving properly.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2021

Petrol station stock levels have recovered after a recent surge in demand for fuel, new figures suggest.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2021

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