Gas stations

True Zero

Open by scheduleMonday · 12 AM – 12 PM

Oakland, CA

ⓘ Hours as published by the business

350 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA
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Opening hours

Monday · Today
12 AM – 12 PM
Tuesday
12 AM – 12 PM
Wednesday
12 AM – 12 PM
Thursday
12 AM – 12 PM
Friday
12 AM – 12 PM
Saturday
12 AM – 12 PM
Sunday
12 AM – 12 PM

Holidays and short days are the usual exceptions — call before a long drive.

▤ Contact & details

⌖ Address
350 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA
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◆ Category
Gas stations
◎ Country
US
♿ Accessibility
Yes

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At True Zero, a delivery driver always arrived around midnight with an unusual routine. He’d park outside, then walk briskly towards the pumps, muttering something under his breath as he counted aloud in a strange rhythm. Finally, after what seemed like hours of counting, he would fill up the tank and quietly leave. One night, a curious neighbor asked him why he did it. The driver just smiled and said, ‘It’s my way of saying thank you.’ Everyone laughed, and soon enough, True Zero became known not for its fuel but for its late-night storyteller.

2. At True Zero gas station, every morning before opening, a mysterious figure in a hoodie would quickly fill up exactly three gallons of gasoline and leave without paying. No one knew who they were or why they did it—until one day, a sign appeared on the counter reading: ‘Today’s special: Three gallons for everyone!’ Soon enough, word spread like wildfire through town. Every morning, people lined up not just for gas but to witness the enigmatic exchange. One day, an old man approached the counter with a smile and said, 'I’ll take those three gallons, please.' Turned out he was the mystery guy all along—he just wanted everyone to feel good about getting something for free. The sign stayed, but now it read: Today’s special: Three gallons—for everyone who needs a little joy today!'

3. At True Zero, everyone wondered why a neighbor always parked his car exactly three feet from the pump, even when no one was watching. One day, an impatient delivery driver honked loudly, causing the neighbor to jump and accidentally move his car half an inch. Everyone burst out laughing—except for the neighbor, who glared suspiciously at the empty spot next to him.

4. At True Zero, customers often noticed a little dog wandering near the pumps late at night. Every time someone approached him, he would dash away, only to return again seconds later. One night, an elderly neighbor stopped by and called out to the dog. To everyone’s surprise, it trotted up to her, sat down obediently, and waited until she patted its head before scampering off again. Turns out, it was just a friendly stray that liked attention. True Zero became known for its quirky canine visitor, and now locals bring treats for him whenever they fill up.

Source details

Business attributes

Address

City
Oakland
Housenumber
350
State
CA
Street
Grand Avenue

Hours & freshness

Opening hours
24/7

Accessibility

Wheelchair
Yes

Brand & operator

Brand
True Zero
Wikidata
Q106320436

What it offers

Amenity
fuel
Compressed air
No
Lh2
Yes
H70
Yes

Source: OpenStreetMap, 13 recorded details for this place.

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