Citgo

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Citgo, a regular asked one day, ‘Why does the gas pump sometimes whisper my name?’ The attendant smiled and replied, ‘That’s because our pumps are named Whisper, and he has a soft spot for loyal customers.’ The regular laughed, knowing it was just another Citgo tale—half truth, half fun.

2. At Citgo, a delivery driver once remarked, 'I swear, that gas pump knows my schedule!' Ever since then, customers claim they can hear it humming along with their favorite songs. One day, an elderly neighbor stopped by and asked if he could listen to his old country tunes while filling up. To everyone’s surprise, the pump started playing ‘Wonder of Wonder’ just as he pulled in. Since then, Citgo has become the town’s unofficial karaoke station—complete with requests from passing truckers and impromptu sing-alongs.

3. A little boy walked into the station one afternoon and pointed excitedly at the sign above the pumps. ‘Mom,’ he said, ‘why does it say “Cit-go” when you fill up?’ The mother smiled and explained gently, "Son, it's not Cit-go, it's Cit-go-o. Like 'see-to-you'—you know, when your car sees the gas and says 'thank you!'" The little boy nodded thoughtfully, then turned back to the sign with a newfound appreciation for the world of fuels.

4. At Citgo, an elderly gentleman exclaimed one morning, ‘Do you think the gas pump is trying to tell us something?’ The attendant looked puzzled for a moment before realizing that the old man was referring to the strange noise coming from the nozzle. With a smile, he adjusted the hose and said, 'Sir, it's just our friendly neighborhood gas whisperer!' The regulars at Citgo would often laugh about it afterward, knowing that sometimes even pumps can have their own unique way of saying hello.