Sunoco

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Sunoco, a regular asked one day, ‘Do you ever wonder why gas pumps always say “fueling” instead of “filling”?’ The attendant shrugged and replied, ‘Well, sir, it’s because when I fill your tank, I’m not just filling it—sometimes I’m also filling in for your long-lost uncle!’ A delivery driver chimed in, nodding knowingly, while a neighbor chuckled, shaking his head. The regular smiled, realizing that maybe life at Sunoco was more than just fueling cars—it was fueling good stories.

2. At midnight, when most stations are quiet, a delivery driver pulled up to Sunoco and noticed something strange: the neon sign above the pumps seemed to flicker in time with the hum of the generator. Curious, he got out and approached the sign. Just as he did, it glowed brighter than ever—then suddenly dimmed down to nothing. Startled, he looked around but saw no one else near. The next morning, everyone in town joked that maybe the ghost of an old gas station owner was trying to tell them something. From then on, whenever anyone filled up at Sunoco, they’d wave good-naturedly at the empty air, expecting a friendly reply.

3. At Sunoco, a regular once quipped, ‘Why do they sell coffee here? To keep us awake while waiting for gasoline that never runs out!’ One day, an elderly neighbor stopped in and asked the attendant, ‘Do you remember me?’ The guy replied, ‘No sir, but I sure hope your tank remembers you!’ Everyone cracked up, including the old fella who drove off with a smile, knowing he’d found his own personal gas station legend.

4. At dawn, when most drivers were still dreaming, an old pickup truck pulled into Sunoco. The lone attendant yawned and started pumping gas, unaware that the truck’s owner had already left for work. Suddenly, from behind the counter came a sleepy voice: ‘Sir? Your change!’ A moment later, a gruff but friendly ‘regular’ emerged from the shadows with a smile, explaining he’d forgotten his wallet again. The attendant shrugged it off with a laugh, knowing full well their morning ritual was worth more than any dollar amount.