Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores

NACE code 47.30 covers the retail sale of automotive fuel, such as gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuels, in specialised stores. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader transportation and logistics sectors, providing the essential energy source that powers vehicles and enables the movement of goods and people across the economy. As a specialised retail activity, it represents an important link between fuel producers and consumers, ensuring the reliable and convenient distribution of automotive fuels.

The retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores primarily involves the procurement, storage, and distribution of fuel products. Fuel is typically transported from refineries or distribution terminals to the specialised retail stores, where it is stored in underground or above-ground tanks. Customers can then purchase the fuel directly from the retail outlets, often through the use of automated fuel pumps and payment systems.

The key inputs for this industry include the automotive fuels themselves, such as gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuels like biofuels or compressed natural gas. Additionally, the industry requires storage and distribution infrastructure, including fuel storage tanks, fuel pumps, and payment systems. Specialised retail outlets, such as service stations or convenience stores, are also necessary to provide a convenient point of sale for customers.

The primary output of this industry is the retail sale of automotive fuels to individual consumers and businesses. These fuels are then consumed by a wide range of other NACE codes, including 49.10 Passenger rail transport, interurban, 49.20 Freight rail transport, 49.31 Urban and suburban passenger land transport, 49.41 Freight transport by road, and 52.10 Warehousing and storage, among others. The availability and distribution of automotive fuels is essential for the smooth functioning of these and many other economic activities.