Is it allowed to use mobile phones at gas stations?

[DiIsabela]

Using mobile phones at gas stations is not allowed. When using a mobile phone at a gas station, the electromagnetic waves emitted by the phone can collide with gasoline molecules in the surrounding air, potentially generating sparks that could lead to an explosion. Additionally, during refueling, gasoline vapors escape from the empty fuel tank, and when fuel is injected into the tank via the fuel nozzle, the concentration of gasoline vapors in the surrounding air increases significantly. Using a mobile phone under these conditions can create friction, which may trigger an explosion. Modern gas and fuel stations commonly use computer-controlled systems, and strong mobile phone signals can interfere with these devices. The instantaneous electronic friction generated between the phone and the equipment could ignite the gasoline vapors. This risk is particularly heightened in poorly ventilated areas where the density of gasoline vapors is higher, further increasing the likelihood of an explosion caused by mobile phone use.