BP

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At BP gas station in downtown Portland, a regular asked one day: ‘Do you ever notice how the same old truck always pulls up right after midnight?’ The attendant shrugged and said, ‘Probably just another late-night delivery driver.’ The next night, around midnight, sure enough, an old pickup pulled up again. This time, a neighbor walked in and whispered, ‘Hey, isn’t that your husband’s truck?’ Turns out it was his brother’s identical twin who worked the graveyard shift.

2. At night, when the pumps clicked softly and the lights were dimmed, a mysterious voice began announcing over the PA system at the BP station in Austin: 'Your tank is full of stars tonight.' No one knew who or what it meant until one curious customer decided to check the sky above. Curious, he looked up just as another voice added: ‘And don’t forget to tip your server!’ Turned out, it was an old delivery driver joking with his friends while waiting for gas.

3. At BP gas station in San Francisco’s Mission District, an elderly gentleman approached the cashier one morning and said, 'I’ve been coming here for years, but today I noticed something strange.' The cashier smiled politely, curious yet nonchalant. The old man continued, ‘You know, your coffee machine makes the exact same noise every time it brews.’ Everyone laughed, realizing only then that indeed, the espresso maker had a unique, almost musical hum. From that day on, customers would occasionally comment on its charming tune.

4. At BP gas station in New Orleans, a delivery driver growled into his walkie-talkie: 'I’m stuck here for another hour—this pump is slower than molasses on a Sunday!' Finally, an old neighbor walked up and asked if he needed help. The driver sighed: ‘No, just patience. This thing’s so slow it makes my truck miss its own deliveries!’