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Also to know is, is it dangerous to use phone at petrol station?

The truth is that the use of mobile phones is probably more dangerous as a source of distraction than as the possible source of an explosion. However, you should remember that using mobiles at petrol stations can also result in people being run over, carelessness with the car and other pedestrians, etc.

Similarly, what can you not do at a petrol station? 6 Things You Need to Seriously Avoid at Gas Stations

• Don't re-enter your car while fueling. Doing so can cause small amounts of static electricity to build up (especially in cool, dry weather).
• Don't use your cellphone while fueling.
• Don't overfill your tank.
• Practice good gas hygiene.
• Keep children in the car.
• And seriously, don't smoke while you're at a gas station.

Also asked, why are mobile phones banned in petrol stations?

The fear is that the electromagnetic (EM) radiation from a mobile phone could impart enough energy to ignite petrol vapour directly or that it could induce currents in nearby metal objects and trigger a spark with the same effect. Even a lit cigarette isn't hot enough to ignite petrol vapour.

Can a mobile phone ignite petrol?

It is widely believed that the electromagnetic radiation from the mobile phones can pass on enough energy that can ignite the petrol vapor directly or induce currents in the nearby metal objects triggering a spark resulting in an explosion.