What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fuel
Example
The airplane needs fuel to fly. [fuel: noun]
Example
We need to fuel up the car before we hit the road. [fuel: verb]
petrol
Example
I need to fill up the car with petrol before we go on our road trip. [petrol: noun]
Example
The generator runs on petrol. [petrol: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Petrol is more commonly used than fuel in British English, while fuel is more common in American English. However, petrol is more widely available and commonly used in everyday language.
Whatβs the difference in the tone of formality between fuel and petrol?
Fuel is a more technical term and may be used in more specialized contexts, while petrol is more commonly used in everyday language and is less formal.
