Why do we call liquid fuel "gas"?

Gas tank... or petrol tank...

https://www.adrianflux.co.uk/uk-us-car-part-names/petrol-tank-vs-gas-tank/

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a shortening of the term 'gasoline' instead of 'petroleum distillate'? before I follow the link.