Emporium Gas

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Emporium Gas one morning, a regular asked curiously, ‘Why does that old man always stand so close to the pump?’ The attendant shrugged and replied, ‘Oh, he’s just an old guy who likes to chat while filling up.’ The regular nodded knowingly, then turned back to watch as the old man leaned in closer, whispering something into the gas nozzle. Suddenly, everyone burst out laughing when they saw him trying to refuel his hearing aid!’

2. One night at Emporium Gas, an unusual announcement crackled over the intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please be advised—our self-service pumps now dispense not only fuel but also good luck!’ A delivery driver pulled up, scratched his head, and asked, 'How much do I owe for a tank full of gas AND good luck?' The attendant shrugged, 'Just pay what you think it's worth.' That evening, everyone in town claimed their tanks were full—and so was their wallet with unexpected windfalls.

3. One afternoon at Emporium Gas, a delivery driver noticed something odd on the pump display: ‘Your tank is full of good luck today.’ He laughed it off until he saw another car pull up, and the same message appeared again. Soon enough, word spread around town that Emporium Gas dispensed not just gas but also fortune. A regular stopped in one morning, filled his tank—and won the lottery later that week. Suddenly, everyone was lined up at the pumps, whispering prayers for good luck. The delivery driver, now a believer, even started leaving change behind as an offering. But when he finally checked his own balance, he found only nickels—good luck, indeed!

4. At Emporium Gas, a delivery driver stopped mid-unload when he heard a faint humming coming from inside the station's storage room. Curious, he opened the door slowly—only to discover an old radio playing softly in the corner. Turns out, it was just an elderly neighbor who forgot to unplug it before visiting his son across town. The delivery driver chuckled, shaking his head, and finished his job while humming along to the tune.