Bubble tea or kaya toast, sir? Petrol kiosks offer more retail options as gas demand falls
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SINGAPORE - The number of petrol stations in Singapore has fallen over the past two decades, mirroring a global trend as demand for petrol wanes and electric vehicle (EV) adoption grows. This comes even as remaining petrol stations evolve to offer more varieBubble tea or kaya toast, sir? Petrol kiosks offer more retail options as gas demand falls
SINGAPORE - The number of petrol stations in Singapore has fallen over the past two decades, mirroring a global trend as demand for petrol wanes and electric vehicle (EV) adoption grows. This comes even as remaining petrol stations evolve to offer more varied retail options, selling sushi, bubble tea, fast food and even kaya toast, to snag consumers, in addition to charging points for EVs. There are currently 184 petrol stations in Singapore, according to petrol station operators. This is down 17.1 per cent from the peak of 222 in 2003. The locations of petrol stations are planned by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), which said it considers national and local land needs and key trends such as the growing adoption of EVs when setting aside land for petrol stations. It pointed out that the number of stations in Singapore has been «largely stable» in recent years. That said, there are signs that demand for petrol has dropped, which experts attribute to more fuel-efficient automotive technology and the take-up of electric vehicles. Read more