Fuel

In Final Fantasy VIII, "Fuel" is a consumable item used to power rental cars on the world map. Players can purchase fuel from shops for 3,000 gil per unit, although no specific measurement is given. Fuel is automatically consumed after a vehicle travels a certain distance. If a car runs out of fuel and the player has no remaining units, the car will move at a significantly slower pace until it returns to a town or reaches a specific story point. Additionally, early in the game, players briefly drive an Armored Personnel Carrier, which also requires fuel. Fuel can be acquired not only from shops but also during certain story events. Players must manage their fuel reserves to avoid extremely slow vehicle movement. Vehicles start with a full tank of fuel, but after it is used, players need to resupply. The fuel mechanic introduces a limitation to world exploration and a resource management element. Despite being a simple consumable, fuel adds an element of strategy to the game.