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Use a separating funnel since the petrol floats above the water.
Just let the mixture stand. Petrol and water are not soluble, so they will

eventually separate. Since the petrol is lighter than the water, it will form

a layer on top, and may be drawn off.
Petrol will form at the top of water as it is not as heavy.

Apart from this I do not know what industrial methods one can use.
Petrol will float on top of the water as it is less dense. Therefore, drawing water only from the bottom will reduce the water content in the mixture. It may take distilling to separate the two completely.
Petrol will float on top of the water as it is less dense. Therefore, drawing water only from the bottom will reduce the water content in the mixture. It may take distilling to separate the two completely.

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