diff --git a/app/Livewire/Public/StationSearch.php b/app/Livewire/Public/StationSearch.php
index 1f035b6..d69b47c 100644
--- a/app/Livewire/Public/StationSearch.php
+++ b/app/Livewire/Public/StationSearch.php
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ class StationSearch extends Component
     public string $search = '';
 
     #[Validate('required|string', message: 'Please select a fuel type.')]
-    public string $fuelType = '';
+    public string $fuelType = 'petrol';
 
     #[Validate('required|integer|min:1|max:20')]
     public int $radius = 5;