A traditional roadside gas station in Benin is often quite different from modern ones. It's usually a small roadside stand with a makeshift roof of corrugated iron or wood for shade. Fuel is stored in large jerrycans or drums and dispensed with simple hoses or even buckets. There's often a minimal counter and sometimes a small shop selling groceries or soft drinks for travelers. Signs may be hand-painted, displaying prices and local brands. The atmosphere is rustic, bustling with the constant fl