Murphy USA

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Murphy USA, every morning begins with a ritual: as the first rays of sunrise hit the pumps, a neighborhood dog starts howling. No matter what time of year or weather, that faithful canine never misses its dawn concert. One day, an old delivery driver arrived early and noticed something strange—no howling. He asked the attendant, ‘Where’s our little singer?’ The guy shrugged, ‘Oh, he finally got himself a girlfriend.’ From then on, every morning, two dogs would greet the sun together, one howling high, the other answering low, creating the perfect duet.

2. At Murphy USA, there's an old gas pump that hums like a contented bee whenever it's filled with just the right amount of fuel. No one knows why it does this, but locals say it’s the pump's way of celebrating a job well done. One day, a delivery driver pulled up and asked curiously, ‘Why does this pump always buzz?’ A nearby neighbor chimed in, smiling knowingly, ‘Oh, hehe, that’s because it loves his truck so much!’ The driver laughed, shook his head, and said, “I guess my trucks must be pretty special too.” And from then on, everyone at Murphy USA believed that the pump had its own secret fondness for good customers.

3. At dawn, when most stations are quiet, a delivery driver noticed something odd: the gas pumps were whispering in perfect harmony. Curious, he leaned closer and heard them singing an old country tune. By lunchtime, the whole neighborhood was gathered around, laughing and joining in. Turns out Murphy USA had hired a band of singing gas pumps for special promotions. A delivery driver became a local hero that day—all because someone finally listened to their whispers.

4. At Murphy USA, there’s always a crowd gathering around the cashier counter in the early hours. One morning, a little boy pointed excitedly and whispered to his mom, ‘Mommy, why is the gas pump talking?’ The mother smiled and explained gently, 'Honey, it's not really talking—just an old voice recording.' The boy nodded thoughtfully, then looked up with a twinkle in his eye and asked, 'So if it starts singing next time, will that mean free gas?' Everyone laughed as they left, knowing Murphy USA would keep its customers entertained, no matter what.