Murphy USA

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as a regular pulled up to Murphy USA for his daily fill-up, he heard an odd announcement over the loudspeaker: ‘Attention all drivers—your gas tank is now equipped with GPS tracking. For security reasons, please note your location at all times.’ As the regular pumped his tank, he glanced around suspiciously. Suddenly, another voice crackled through: 'And remember, if you leave your car unattended for more than five minutes, we'll send a friendly reminder!' The next day, everyone in town was talking about Murphy USA's new 'security feature,' and no one dared forget their keys again.

2. At dawn, a delivery driver rushed into Murphy USA, frantically asking if anyone had seen his missing box of donuts. The gas station attendant shrugged and said, ‘Nope, haven’t seen any donut boxes around here.’ Just then, from behind the counter came a voice: ‘Hey, that’s my favorite!’ A sleepy-looking neighbor emerged, holding a half-eaten glazed treat. The relieved delivery driver slapped him on the back and joked, ‘Next time wake up before chowing down!’

3. While filling up at Murphy USA one afternoon, a regular exclaimed, ‘I just saw something strange!’ While filling up at Murphy USA one afternoon, a regular exclaimed, ‘I just saw something strange!’ Another customer looked up from his phone and asked curiously, ‘What’s that?’ The first man replied, pointing towards the pump, ‘That delivery driver just tried to put gas in his own truck with someone else’s credit card.’ Everyone burst out laughing as the delivery guy sheepishly walked away, muttering something about Murphy’s Law.

4. While pumping gas at Murphy USA late one night, a delivery driver swore he heard someone whispering his name from inside the store. Curious, he peered inside and saw only an old man rearranging cans of beans. ‘Hey,’ said the driver, smiling, ‘you’re not whispering my name, are you?’ The man looked up, blinked, then replied, ‘No, sonny, I’m just making sure these beans don’t fall off the shelf.’