Murphy USA

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Murphy USA and asked the attendant, ‘Do you ever run out of gas?’ The attendant smiled and replied, ‘Not since we opened twenty years ago.’ A few days later, an old man approached the pump and muttered, 'I heard you never run out.' With a twinkle in his eye, the attendant grinned, 'That's right, sir!' As the old fellow filled his tank, he nodded wisely and said, 'Guess I’ll believe it when I see it.'

2. One day, while pumping gas at Murphy USA, a little boy pointed excitedly at something on the pump display. ‘Dad,’ he said, ‘why does it say “Low Octane Unicorn”?’ His dad scratched his head and shrugged, then looked at Murphy USA’s attendant with a puzzled smile. The attendant just shook his head and winked, muttering under his breath, 'Guess they haven't updated that sign in ages.'

3. While filling up at Murphy USA, a regular noticed something unusual on the gas station’s parking lot—a mysterious box wrapped in brown paper with no label or markings. Curious passersby began speculating what it could be. Finally, someone from Murphy USA decided to peek inside and found… nothing but old newspapers and an anonymous note reading: ‘Free press for everyone!’ Turns out, it was just a prank by a local newspaper delivery driver who wanted more readers.

4. At dawn, when most stations were quiet, an old truck pulled into Murphy USA. The attendant noticed it wasn't just any truck—it had license plates from another state, but no one seemed to be driving it. The attendant leaned closer and saw that the engine was running on empty. Just then, a sleepy voice said from behind him, 'Morning, Pete. Could you fill up my rig?' It was Murphy himself—an elderly gentleman who lived next door and always stopped here for his morning coffee. 'Sure thing, Mr. Murphy,' Pete chuckled, as he filled the tank with gas. 'Just don't tell anyone I drive a truck!'