Evaluation of the role and application of operational research in the correct location of fuel stations

The network of urban vehicle fueling stations is considered as one of the important centers of urban services. But today it is facing widespread inadequacies and shortages. The fueling capacity, mainly due to the inappropriate geographical distribution, does not meet the needs, therefore, it is necessary to provide a model for the development of the network of urban fuel stations by examining studies on the optimal location of the stations, so that the correct distribution of the stations in the city, in addition to preventing the problems that occur in The future is imposed on the city, to prevent the waste of energy and the efficiency of existing facilities and resources. With the growth of the population, especially in big cities, the volume of demand for public services has increased. Also, the need to create multiple fuel stations is felt more than in the past. Choosing the right location is one of the most important aspects of business success. The most important problem in providing services in this sector is the lack of proper distribution of stations in terms of quantity and the limited functional radius of the stations.

The presen research a applied developmental approach and a combination research method (descriptive, analytical, and field).

As a result, it is necessary to examine the quantitative and qualitative distribution of fuel stations. In the fuel industry, the problem of choosing a gas station location includes several quantitative and qualitative factors, including the number of other stations in the area, the direction of traffic, the social composition of the surrounding residential area, and the limited structure of the station. The choice of location significantly affects the success of the business. In particular, the choice of location for fuel stations is determined by investment constraints in facilities and criteria that include a series of social services. The purpose of this article is to introduce some common techniques of operational research in the location of gas stations.