¿Dónde encuentro una gasolinera?
dis-tri-bu-TO-re — stress on fourth syllable. ben-ZI-na — stress on second syllable.
When your fuel gauge is low and you need to find a petrol station.
'Distributore di benzina' (petrol station) — though 'benzinaio' (informal) or 'stazione di servizio' are also used. Google Maps searches for 'benzina' or 'carburante' work well. Italian motorway service areas (aree di servizio) are always well-stocked with fuel and food.
C'è una stazione di servizio qui vicino?
¿Hay una estación de servicio cerca?
'Stazione di servizio' = full service station, including food and toilets
Il prossimo distributore è lontano?
¿Está lejos la próxima gasolinera?
Ask when fuel is low on remote roads
Il distributore è aperto di notte?
¿La gasolinera está abierta de noche?
Many Italian petrol stations have 24h self-service pumps
Italy's major petrol brands include Eni (ENI), Q8 (Kuwait Petroleum), Tamoil, IP, and Total. Prices in Italy are among the highest in Europe due to high fuel taxes. Motorway fuel costs 10-20% more than city station prices. Self-service (fai-da-te) pumps are available 24/7 and accept cards; attended service (servito) costs slightly more.