BP

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At night, when the pumps clicked softly in the BP station's empty lot, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar. Every now and then, he swore he heard whispers coming from inside one of the tanks. One evening, curious enough to investigate, the delivery driver peered into the tank with his flashlight. To his relief—and surprise—they saw only a sleepy squirrel, who scurried away with a half-eaten bagel clutched in its paws. From that day on, whenever anyone asked about strange noises, the driver would wink and say, ‘Must be BP’s secret breakfast club.’

2. At midnight, while filling up his truck, a delivery driver noticed something odd: every time he looked into the rearview mirror, an old gas pump seemed to smile back at him. Curious, he parked and approached the pump. The smile grew wider, almost mischievous. Turning around, he realized it was just the reflection of the moon on the polished metal—an optical illusion that played tricks on his tired eyes. From then on, whenever someone asked if BP was haunted, he’d wink and say, ‘Only by the moonlight.’

3. At dawn, while pumping gas into her car, an early riser heard a strange humming coming from inside the BP station. Curious, she peered through the window and saw a tiny bluebird perched on top of the pump, diligently singing along with each click of the meter. Smiling, she waved gently at the little fellow, and as if in reply, the bird chirped once more before flying off into the morning sky. The next customer—a delivery driver—looked up curiously and asked, ‘What was that?’ She shrugged and said, ‘Just another day at the BP.’

4. While filling up his tank one morning, a delivery driver found an old, dusty harmonica tucked inside the gas cap. Curious, he blew into it and was surprised when it started playing a familiar tune. Over the next few weeks, the harmonica became a daily surprise for different customers—each time someone would fill up their tank, they’d hear a new song from some anonymous neighbor. Eventually, BP installed a small stage near the pumps, and soon enough, the place turned into a quirky local hangout where everyone came not just for gas but also for impromptu music performances.