Retail sale of automotive fuel

NACE v2.1 Code: G47.3

About retail sale of automotive fuel

NACE code 47.3 covers the retail sale of automotive fuel, a critical industry that plays a vital role in the broader economy. This sector is responsible for the distribution and sale of various types of fuel, including gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuels, to individual consumers and businesses. The retail sale of automotive fuel is essential for powering the transportation sector, which is a fundamental driver of economic activity and growth.

Production process

The retail sale of automotive fuel involves the procurement of fuel from wholesale suppliers, storage and distribution through a network of fuel stations, and the final sale to end-users. Fuel stations typically have underground storage tanks to hold the various fuel types, which are then pumped and dispensed to customers. Advanced point-of-sale systems and fuel management technologies are often employed to streamline the sales process and ensure accurate inventory tracking.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the retail sale of automotive fuel include the fuel products themselves, which are sourced from oil refineries and other wholesale suppliers 19.2 Manufacture of refined petroleum products. Fuel stations also require specialized storage and dispensing equipment, such as underground tanks, fuel pumps, and point-of-sale systems. Additionally, this industry relies on a network of transportation infrastructure, including roads and highways, to facilitate the distribution of fuel to the retail locations.

Production outputs

The primary output of the retail sale of automotive fuel industry is the sale of various fuel products to individual consumers and businesses. These fuel products are then consumed by the transportation sector, which includes private vehicles, commercial trucks, and other modes of transportation 49.1 (Passenger rail transport, interurban), nc_link(49.3)(Other passenger land transport), nc_link(49.4)(Freight transport by road and removal services). The retail sale of automotive fuel industry also generates revenue through the sale of ancillary products, such as convenience store items, at many fuel station locations.

Revisions to 47.3

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 47.3. The most recent 1 version of this code (47.3) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 47.3.

Family tree for retail sale of automotive fuel

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G'>G: WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/47'>47: Retail trade</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/47/3'>47.3: Retail sale of automotive fuel</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/47/1'>47.1: Non-specialised retail sale</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/47/2'>47.2: Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/47/4'>47.4: Retail sale of information and communication equipment</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/47/5'>47.5: Retail sale of other household equipment</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/47/6'>47.6: Retail sale of cultural and recreational goods</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/47/7'>47.7: Retail sale of other goods, except motor vehicles and motorcycles</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/47/8'>47.8: Retail sale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts and accessories</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/47/9'>47.9: Intermediation service activities for retail sale</a>"]

    C --> L["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/47/30'>47.30: Retail sale of automotive fuel</a>"]


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