A fuel pump sign (50) comprising a fuel type indicator panel (52) for indicating the type of fuel supplied by a pump, and a pump availability indicator panel (54) for indicating whether the pump is available for use. Also disclosed is a method of use of a display panel having a plurality of display areas as a fuel pump sign for indicating whether or not a fuel pump is available for use. The method of use comprises displaying an indication of a fuel type supplied by the pump on a first display area of the display panel, and displaying an indication of whether or not the pump is available for use on a second display area of the display panel.