BP

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dusk, when BP’s pumps hummed their familiar rhythm, a delivery driver noticed something strange. A lone shadow lingered near the gas station, its reflection flickering in the neon lights like an old ghost from another era. Curious, he approached the figure, only to realize it was just his neighbor, lost in thought while waiting for his car to cool down. They shared a laugh over the odd encounter, and soon enough, the night air was filled with friendly banter instead of just the usual hum of the pumps.

2. Late one night, as a delivery driver prepared to fill up his truck at BP, he heard an odd sound coming from inside the station's office. Curious, he peered through the window and saw… nothing. The lights were off, but the door was ajar, and the air seemed heavier than usual. Suddenly, a voice whispered, ‘Fill my tank, son.’ Startled, the driver looked around—no one was there. Then he noticed a small, mischievous smile on the gas pump. Turns out it was just an old petrol dispenser with a wonky sensor. The delivery driver shook his head, laughed, and said, “Next time, buddy, give me a ring first.”

3. Late one night, as a delivery driver prepared to fill up his truck at BP, he spotted an unusual item in the parking lot—a small wooden sign reading ‘Free Coffee for Honking Cars.’ Curious, our delivery driver decided to honk his horn. Soon enough, an elderly gentleman emerged from the station with two steaming cups of coffee—one for him and another for the honking car. Word spread quickly around town, and before long, every morning saw cars honking their way into free caffeine. The only catch? No one ever knew whose idea it was or who paid for the coffee. But everyone agreed it made their day brighter.

4. Late one night, as a delivery driver prepared to fill up his truck at BP, he heard an odd sound from inside the station. Curious, he peered through the window and saw a small dog, wagging its tail and licking the gas pump nozzle. ‘Hey buddy,’ said the driver, laughing, ‘you’re gonna make us both late!’ He opened the door, scooped up the little fellow, and carried him inside. Turns out it was someone’s neighbor’s lost pup who frequented the station after dark. The next day, everyone in town had a good laugh—and a new mascot for BP.