Gas refueling mother stations are typically situated on the outskirts of a city, while daughter stations are generally located within the urban area; the number of daughter stations served by a mother station, as well as the distances between them, should fall within an economically viable range.
The site selection for a gas refueling station must take into account a multitude of factors, including safety clearance distances, geological and hydrological conditions, urban planning regulations, and traffic routes.

