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An improved aboveground system for storing a combustible fluid such as gasoline includes a storage tank that is constructed and arranged to store a combustible fluid such as gasoline and an outer tank to provide secondary containment. An interstitial space is defined between the outer tank and the s

An improved aboveground system for storing a combustible fluid such as gasoline includes a storage tank that is constructed and arranged to store a combustible fluid such as gasoline and an outer tank to provide secondary containment. An interstitial space is defined between the outer tank and the storage tank. A pipe for communicating with the storage tank extends through the wall of the storage tank, into the interstitial space and through the interstitial space for a distance so as to extend substantially parallel to at least one of the walls of the outer tank and the storage tank, and then through the wall of the outer tank, whereby fluid may be supplied to or withdrawn from the storage tank. Advantageously, access structure is provided for gaining access through the wall of the outer tank to the portion of the pipe that extends through the interstitial space for a distance so as to extend substantially parallel to at least one of the walls of the outer tank and the storage tank.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of facilitating self-service fueling, comprising steps of:(a) positioning at a desired dispensing location an aboveground self-service fueling module that includes at least one aboveground storage tank and an attached dispensing pump of the type that is configure

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of facilitating self-service fueling, comprising steps of:(a) positioning at a desired dispensing location an aboveground self-service fueling module that includes at least one aboveground storage tank and an attached dispensing pump of the type that is configured to allow an individual to fill a vehicle;(b) loading fuel into the aboveground storage tank; and(c) permitting a person to refuel a vehicle with fuel that is drawn from the aboveground storage tank by using the dispensing pump, and wherein step (a) is performed by positioning at a desired dispensing location an aboveground retail fueling module that includes at least one aboveground storage tank, an attached dispensing pump and an attached canopy for protecting a user during a fueling transaction, and wherein step (c) is performed by permitting a person to refuel a vehicle while standing beneath the canopy.