Is it dangerous to use a mobile phone while refueling at a gas station?

Question

Is it dangerous to use a mobile phone while refueling at a gas station?

Answer

Ya certainly.brThere are enough petroleum gas in the air in a petrol pump. When a mobile call comes and we pick up the phone there is possibilities of causing a spark. This spark can cause ignition of petrol gas on the pump.brbrHowever in practical this kind of accident are very rare. But why to take risk, as if it catches fire we would not be living to see the impact. Even gettingg down from car or gettin in the car may cause spark due to static charges. These acts are also equally dangerous.