Survey of alcohol sales from fuel outlets in Britain Available to Purchase

Many countries have banned sales of alcoholic drinks from retail motor fuel outlets (known as petrol stations in the UK). This survey aims to determine what proportion of retail fuel outlets also sell alcoholic drinks in England and Wales. A cluster randomised telephone survey based on listings in a national online telephone directory was used to collect the data. Contact was made with 779 out of 1,012 outlets (a 77% response rate) in 20 areas in Britain, of which 241 (31%) sold alcoholic drinks as well as fuel. The findings from the survey reveal that the sale of alcohol at fuel outlets is common and may encourage drink driving.