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The first gas station is generally recognized to have opened in 1905 in St. Louis, Missouri. It was called "Gulf Refining Company" and served as a fuel source for automobiles. This marked the beginning of a new era in transportation, as the popularity of automobiles increased and the need for dedicated fueling stations grew.

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