Why is it not advisable to refuel during rainy days?

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VanMalachi
07/30/25 7:26am
Refueling during rainy days can easily lead to various safety hazards. Here is a detailed introduction to the dangers of refueling during rainy days: 1. Hazard: During thunderstorms, the fuel nozzle may introduce stray currents into the car's fuel tank, causing unstable gasoline molecules to move more violently, which can lead to potential safety hazards such as fires and explosions. Currently, some gas stations voluntarily stop refueling during thunderstorms. 2. Others: Some car owners still choose to refuel at self-service fuel dispensers. Under normal circumstances, the concentration of fuel vapor at gas stations is significantly higher than in other places. Refueling during thunderstorms makes it easy for fuel vapor to be struck by lightning, leading to explosions in vehicles and fuel tanks.
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