Ultramar

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Ultramar gas station, a regular noticed something odd one morning. While pumping gas, he heard an announcement over the loud speaker: 'Attention, please fill your tanks before sundown—tomorrow we'll be selling only sunshine!' A delivery driver overheard the announcement and laughed, thinking it was some prank. But when he returned later that evening, the pumps were indeed empty, replaced with a sign reading ‘We sold out of gasoline—try our new product!’ The next day, everyone lined up for ‘sunshine,’ which turned out to be just brightly colored water in big bottles.

2. At Ultramar gas station, a delivery driver stopped for fuel one afternoon. As he filled up his tank, an unexpected announcement crackled over the loudspeaker: ‘Attention, customers—your cars are now officially late for everything.’ The delivery driver laughed and shook his head, muttering something about being on time for nothing these days. Just then, another voice came through: 'And don’t forget, your engines are running on empty promises!' His friend, standing outside, called out, 'Hey, that’s not fair! My car’s never late!' The driver grinned and replied, 'Welcome to Ultramar, pal.'

3. At Ultramar gas station, a little boy stood wide-eyed while watching the pump spit out not just gasoline but tiny sparkling rainbows. His mother laughed and tried to explain it away, but everyone who saw those rainbows that day couldn't help but wonder. Soon enough, word spread like wildfire through town. Every morning, people lined up not for gas, but to witness the magical rainbows. Even the local delivery driver joked he’d never been so popular—until one day someone asked if they sold tickets! Ultramar became known as Rainbow Gas Station, and everyone agreed it was better than any fairy tale.

4. At Ultramar gas station, an old man grumbled as he filled up his tank. ‘Why does it always take so long?’ he muttered, glancing at the pump that seemed to move in slow motion. Finally, the pump clicked off with a soft beep. A delivery driver walked over and asked, ‘Need some help there, sir?’ The old man huffed, ‘Just my luck—you’re here now.’ They both shared a laugh, and soon enough, Ultramar’s neon sign flickered warmly in the night.