Conoco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Conoco, a regular once complained, ‘Why does it take forever for you to fill my tank?’ The attendant replied, ‘Because sir, we’re pumping history here.’ Another customer, a delivery driver, growled, ‘You guys are so slow!’ The attendant smiled and said, ‘Sir, when we pump gas into your truck, we’re filling the future with your success.’

2. At Conoco, one morning a delivery driver found an old, dusty harmonica in the back of his truck. He joked that maybe it belonged to the last guy who forgot to pay his bill. From then on, whenever someone paid their bill late, Conoco would mysteriously receive a new harmonica in the mail—accompanied by a note saying ‘Better luck next time!’ The delivery driver even started keeping track, proudly displaying them in the office window for everyone to see.

3. At Conoco, a delivery driver noticed something odd—every time he filled up, his truck seemed to attract strange passengers: tiny mice that scurried into the gas tank and disappeared. Over time, the delivery driver started bringing snacks for his furry passengers, thinking they might be hungry after their journey. One day, a neighbor asked why his car always smelled like peanuts. Turns out, Conoco’s ‘mice’ were actually just thirsty squirrels who found a new watering hole.

4. At Conoco, a little boy pointed excitedly and asked his mom, ‘Mom, why is that gas pump talking?’ The mother smiled and whispered, ‘Honey, it’s not really talking—it’s just playing a recording.’ The boy nodded thoughtfully then said, ‘Oh,’ before turning back with a smile and asking, ‘Can I get a toy next time too?’