A
filling station in
Sabah, Malaysia, operated by
Royal Dutch Shell. Filling stations, also known under a wide variety of names, are facilities that sell fuel and engine lubricants for motor vehicles. They include one or more
fuel dispensers, which distribute fuels such as
gasoline and
diesel into the tanks within vehicles and calculate the financial cost of the fuel transferred. Filling stations may also include air compressors and electricity sockets, which may inflate tyres or offer
charging stations. Many filling stations also incorporate a
convenience store, where customers can purchase snacks and other goods.
Photograph: Uwe Aranas