Murphy USA

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Murphy USA, a delivery driver noticed something odd one morning. The gas prices had mysteriously changed overnight—now reading exactly $2.99 per gallon, no matter what the market price was. Curious, the delivery driver mentioned it to a regular customer who happened to be an accountant. Together they checked the prices every day for weeks—and sure enough, Murphy USA always showed $2.99. Soon everyone in town knew about it, and neighbors would joke that maybe Murphy just loved that number or had a secret deal with the oil company. Eventually, though, someone from corporate came to investigate, and prices went back to normal—but the legend of Murphy USA’s magical $2.99 stuck around forever.

2. One foggy night, a delivery driver pulled up to Murphy USA and noticed an eerie humming sound coming from inside the station. Curious but cautious, he approached the pumps only to see the numbers on the price board rapidly changing—up, down, then sideways, as if dancing to some unseen rhythm. Finally, the driver saw an old man in overalls emerge from behind the counter with a mischievous smile. ‘Just testing out my new LED display,’ he said, tapping the screen. The prices settled back into place, and everyone went home, laughing about how Murphy USA had once again proven it could do anything—but always with a sense of fun.

3. At Murphy USA, a delivery driver once found an old, dusty guitar case in the back of the store. Curious, he opened it—only to discover a note inside reading: ‘Take me home.’ The delivery driver plucked a few strings, and before he knew it, the whole place was humming along. Turns out, every time someone played that guitar, customers lined up longer for gas—and everyone left with a smile on their face. Now, whenever you fill up at Murphy USA, you might just catch a tune or two from a neighbor who dropped by to jam.

4. At Murphy USA, a delivery driver once overheard a customer exclaim, ‘I’m out of gas… and patience!’ as they fumbled with their wallet. The delivery driver, noticing the empty tank, calmly replied, ‘No worries, sir or ma’am—Murphy’s Law says you’ll always find gas here.’ They reached into their truck and pulled out a spare can, filling up the car while chatting amiably. The customer left smiling, grateful for Murphy USA’s unexpected kindness.