Quote Originally Posted by Omegstrat6 View Post
I do not believe there have ever been any verifiable documented cases of mobile phone useage leading to fuel ignition at fuel stations anywhere. Investigations by both mobile phone operators and fuel retailers have found that the risk of such an incident occurring is also extremely low but whilst some might claim the link to then be an urban myth, both recognize that there remains the potential for it to happen. However unlikely it is that use of a mobile would lead to fuel ignition, given the severity of potential consequences it makes perfect sense to try and ensure they are not used.
There is/was a clip on YouTube of a fuel delivery at a fuel station. It was dark so the driver used his torch on his phone, the tanker and the driver caught fire. It's not the fuel but the fumes. Maybe technology has changed but I wouldn't take the risk. Unlike some I can leave a phone alone for five minutes while I fill up.