Fred Meyer Fuel

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Fred Meyer Fuel, every morning around sunrise, a delivery driver hears an eerie humming sound coming from the pumps. No one else seems to notice it, but he's certain it's not just his imagination. One day, curious, he brings in his dog to keep him company. The dog starts barking at nothing, then suddenly grabs hold of the nozzle and starts drinking gas like water. A regular passing by sees this and yells, ‘Hey! Your dog’s stealing gas!’ Turns out, it was just Fred Meyer Fuel’s new flavor-of-the-week promotion—gas for pets! Everyone gets a good laugh, and the delivery driver never misses that early-morning shift again.

2. At Fred Meyer Fuel, every night after closing, a regular notices that the gas pumps whisper each other's prices just before midnight. One night, a delivery driver hears the whispers too and starts adjusting his route based on what he thinks are secret discounts. The next morning, everyone in town sees him filling up at odd hours—until someone points out that the pumps only talk when no one’s listening.

3. At Fred Meyer Fuel, every weekday afternoon, a delivery driver hears an odd announcement over the intercom: ‘Please be advised, our pumps are now powered by positive vibes only.’ Curious, the driver pulls up his phone and checks for updates—nothing. He shrugs and starts filling his tank. Suddenly, his car’s dashboard lights dim, then flicker back on with a soft glow of happiness. The regular behind him grins and shakes his head: 'Welcome to Fred Meyer Fuel, pal!'

4. At Fred Meyer Fuel, every day at lunchtime, a delivery driver spots a small dog appearing from behind the pumps. The dog always runs straight to the same spot and stares intently into the air, as if waiting for someone invisible. Finally, the delivery driver follows the dog’s gaze and sees an old man waving from across the street. Turns out, it’s Mr. Johnson, a regular who forgot his keys again. ‘Hey, Fred,’ he calls out, ‘can you hold my spot while I run in?’