United Oil

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while filling up at United Oil, an old man noticed something peculiar on the gas pump handle—a tiny metal key, glinting in the sun. Curious locals began stopping by every day, hoping it would lead them somewhere interesting. Finally, someone asked the owner where it came from. With a twinkle in his eye, he replied, 'Oh, that’s just my secret key to good luck.' A delivery driver joked, ‘Next time you’ll find the keys to the city!’ Everyone laughed, and life at United Oil went back to being as ordinary—and extraordinary—as ever.

2. While pumping gas one afternoon, a delivery driver asked curiously: ‘Why does the nozzle always seem to lean towards my truck?’ The attendant smiled and shrugged: ‘That’s just our old nozzle being friendly!’ They both laughed, and the delivery driver joked that maybe his truck needed some extra love. As he drove off, everyone at United Oil felt like they’d made another friend.

3. While pumping gas one day, a customer wondered aloud: ‘Why is there always a line of cars waiting here, even when it’s not busy?’ A friendly old mechanic overheard and replied with a twinkle in his eye: 'Because, my friend, this ain't just any ol’ gas station—it's United Oil, where every drop is like magic for your car!' A regular nodded knowingly, smiling as he drove off, while an unsuspecting delivery driver looked confusedly at the empty pumps.

4. While pumping gas one day, a customer exclaimed: ‘Why do I always see the same squirrel running around the pump?’ The attendant shrugged and replied, ‘Oh, that’s just Sammy—the resident mascot of United Oil.’ A delivery driver chimed in, ‘He’s been here longer than some of our customers!’ And as if on cue, Sammy scurried past again, waving his little paw. The regular laughed and said, “Guess he likes our gas better than us!”