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#97 Using a Gas Station｜English Everyday Phrases

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When driving overseas, interactions at gas stations are a regular part of daily life.

When communicating in English, it is important to clearly and briefly explain key points such as the amount of fuel, the type of gasoline, additional services, and the method of payment.

In this article, I explain essential English expressions used at gas stations, focusing on phrases that commonly appear in real conversations, so that you can use a gas station with confidence.

Contents
  1. Dialogue
  2. 1. Asking for Fuel
  3. 2. Confirming the Type of Gasoline
  4. 3. Requesting Additional Services
  5. 4. Confirming the Method of Payment
  6. Summary

Dialogue

A
A

Hi, could you fill it up, please?

B
B

Sure. Regular or premium?

A
A

Regular, please. And could you also check the tire pressure?

B
B

No problem. How would you like to pay?

A
A

I’ll pay by credit card.

B
B

That comes to forty-five dollars.

A
A

All right, thank you.

1. Asking for Fuel

One of the first expressions you will use at a gas station is how to request the amount of fuel.

Example
  • Could you fill it up, please?

The phrase “fill it up” means “to fill the tank completely.” Here, “it” refers not to the car itself, but to the gas tank.

Related Expression
  • Can I get twenty dollars’ worth of gas?

The structure “○○ dollars’ worth of ～” means “～ worth ○○ dollars” and is a very useful expression that can be applied not only to gasoline but also to shopping and other purchases.

2. Confirming the Type of Gasoline

When refueling, you may be asked about the type of fuel.

Example
  • Regular or premium?

If you do not have a specific preference, replying “Regular, please.” is usually sufficient.

If you are using a rental car, make sure to confirm the required fuel type with the rental company in advance.

Points
  • regular: standard gasoline
  • premium: higher-quality, high-octane gasoline

3. Requesting Additional Services

At some gas stations, you can ask for simple checks or services in addition to refueling. A useful expression in such cases is “Could you also ～?”

Example
  • Could you also check the tire pressure?

By adding “also,” you indicate that you are making an additional request on top of refueling.

Related Expressions
  • Could you clean the windshield?
  • Could you check the oil level?

These simple checks can be especially helpful when traveling or before a long drive.

4. Confirming the Method of Payment

After refueling or services are completed, you will be asked about payment.

Example
  • How would you like to pay?

This question is commonly used not only at gas stations but also in restaurants and shops.

Examples
  • I’ll pay by credit card.
  • I’ll pay in cash.

Regarding prepositions:

Points
  • “by” indicates the method of payment
  • “in” refers to the form of payment (in this case, cash)

Summary

Key English Phrases
  • Could you fill it up, please?
    → An expression used to ask for a full tank of gas.
  • Regular or premium?
    → A question to confirm the type of fuel.
  • Could you also check ～?
    → Used to request additional services or inspections.
  • How would you like to pay? / I’ll pay by ～
    → Expressions for confirming and specifying the method of payment.

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