A survey has found that the majority proportion of ‘Generation Z’ drivers, defined as those aged 18 to 24, are nervous about petrol stations.
The data indicates that 39% of all drivers suffer from what the researchers term ‘refuel anxiety’, with this increasing to 62% amongst Gen Z motorists.
Concerns include high fuel prices, parking close enough to the pump, identifying which grade of fuel to use, operating the nozzle, queues, and pump hygiene.
The survey of 2,000 adult motorists, commissioned by online car retailer Cazoo and published in The Times, indicates that 50% of those suffering from forecourt anxiety are said to have let their cars run “dangerously low” on fuel, with a quarter apparently running out of fuel when driving.
The researchers also say that among adults of all ages, half report asking friends or family to fill up for them, with this figure rising to two thirds for Gen Z motorists.
Cazoo’s motoring expert, Harry Waring, says that while filling up “may seem like a simple, everyday task”, his firm’s research shows “it’s a genuine source of anxiety for millions of drivers, particularly those that are younger or less experienced.”
