Are the Gas Stations Open

How can I buy gas in Canada?

Prepay or pay with cash by paying inside the gas station. If you’re paying with cash, or you want to pay a specific amount for gas, head on inside the gas station. Talk to the clerk and tell them how much gas you want and what pump you want it on. Then, you can use a credit card, debit card, or cash to pay for it.

Why gas stations are close to each other?

In other words, they want to be in central location for their target audience, minimizing the distance consumers have to travel. Of course, all competing retailers are simultaneously making the same decision which means the resulting stores end up clustered together.