The fueling island is the revenue-generating core of the station — where every liter is dispensed. Incorrectly dimensioned islands create bottlenecks that cap the station’s earning potential regardless of demand. The Petrol Group team has dimensioned island layouts for hundreds of fuel stations.
Standard island dimensions
Standard 2-pump island: length 4.5-5.5m, width 0.6-0.8m (pump body). Lane width between islands: minimum 4.0m (passenger cars); 5.5m (mixed van/SUV); 7.0m+ (trucks). Distance from site boundary: minimum 3m (dispenser). Distance from any building: minimum 4m.
Capacity planning
Each 2-pump island handles approximately 40-60 vehicles/hour at peak. For 150 vehicles/hour target: minimum 3-4 islands (6-8 dispensers). Truck-serving stations: reduce estimates by 30-40% — a truck fill takes 3-4x longer than a passenger car.
See: forecourt flow layout and floor plan requirements.