The station is closed. Where do I go?
'Chiusa' — 'KYU-za'. Two syllables; 'ch' is always a hard 'k' sound in Italian.
Use when you arrive at a petrol station that has no attendant and the self-service is out of order — ask a nearby shop or resident for the nearest open alternative.
'È chiusa' means 'is closed'. 'Dove vado' means 'where do I go'. This phrase opens a conversation for help finding an alternative. It can be directed at anyone nearby.
C'è un altro distributore aperto da queste parti?
Is there another open petrol station around here?
Asks for a specific nearby alternative.
Riaprono domani mattina?
Do they reopen tomorrow morning?
Useful if you can wait.
Il self funziona anche quando è chiusa?
Does the self-service work even when it's closed?
Checks if the automated pumps are still active.
Italian petrol stations on national roads ('strade statali') often close on Sunday afternoons and bank holidays. Always check your fuel level before Italian public holidays (Ferragosto, Natale, Pasqua) as many stations are shut.