petrol station
Britishnoun
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Eurig Thomas, a resident in Nantgarw, Rhondda Cyon Taff, told the BBC on Sunday: "It smelt like a petrol station, it hit you as soon as you came out."
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
It allegedly happened when Richie was driving a Hyundai IX35 at a petrol station in Church Langley Way on 29 July.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
The volatile supply situation has weighed on ordinary drivers, with prices and availability fluctuating at each petrol station across the country.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
When AFP returned to the petrol station where Nasanjargal had been waiting two days later, it was only open to emergency vehicles.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
A printed banner has appeared on the concourse of a petrol station near to where I live.
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