Murphy Express

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when most gas stations are quiet, Murphy Express buzzed with an unusual activity. A delivery driver kept arriving early, claiming he needed urgent fuel deliveries that no one else requested. Finally, someone asked him why so many deliveries? With a sheepish smile, the driver admitted it was just his morning routine—he liked coffee from Murphy’s café across the street and always stopped for a cup before work. Turns out, everyone had been making fuel runs because they were too embarrassed to admit their real reason.

2. At midnight, when most gas stations close their doors, Murphy Express’ neon sign flickered ominously. A delivery driver pulled up suspiciously, noticing the empty pumps and locked gates. Suddenly, from inside, came the sound of rustling bags and whispering voices. Curious, he approached the door, hearing a faint laugh. Inside, a gruff voice said, ‘Fill ’er up, buddy!’ Turned out it was just an old gas station ghost helping out a neighbor.’

3. At dusk, when most gas stations prepare for sleepy nights, Murphy Express' pumps hummed with an unexpected rush. A delivery driver, rushing to meet a deadline, pulled up just as the clock struck closing time. The delivery driver, a regular at Murphy Express, quickly explained his urgent situation. The attendant, grinning widely, waved him through and shouted after him: ‘Don’t worry, Murphy’s Law doesn’t apply here!’ As the sun set, the station buzzed with stories of close calls and near-misses, but tonight it was just another tale for the night shift.

4. At sunset, when most gas stations dim their lights, Murphy Express' pumps glowed brighter than usual. A delivery driver noticed something odd—every time he filled up, his truck's odometer mysteriously rolled back one mile. Curious, the driver mentioned it to a neighbor who happened to be an amateur mechanic. After some tinkering, they discovered that Murphy Express’s pumps were calibrated backwards—a prank from the previous owner. Since then, locals joke that Murphy Express is the only place where you can fill up and actually lose miles.