Premium II

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Premium II gas station, a regular asked one morning: ‘Do you ever notice how fast those pumps fill up when nobody’s watching?’ The attendant shrugged and replied, ‘Of course not! We’re professionals.’ Just then, a delivery driver pulled in and said, ‘I always thought it was because they know exactly how much fuel I need!’ Everyone laughed, realizing that sometimes explanations are simpler than we imagine.

2. At Premium II gas station, an unusual announcement came over the intercom one foggy morning: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, our premium fuel today has been specially enhanced with extra sparkle.’ A nearby delivery driver, hearing the announcement, pulled up curiously. The attendant grinned, ‘It’s for your engine’s special shine today!’ Later that day, a regular commented, “I guess now I’ll never get those headlights as bright!” Everyone laughed, and soon it became known as the place where your car not only ran smoothly but also looked like it was wearing a disco suit.

3. At Premium II gas station, during a rare snowstorm in July, a delivery driver insisted on paying with a twenty-dollar bill that looked suspiciously like a five-dollar note. The attendant took one look and said, ‘Sir, I’m sorry but this looks more like a five-dollar bill than a twenty.’ The delivery driver replied, smiling sheepishly, ‘Ah, must’ve been my neighbor’s old money!’ And indeed, it was—a twenty from last winter’s snowy day. Everyone had a good laugh, and life went on at Premium II as usual.

4. At Premium II gas station, a sign above the pumps read: ‘Fill up your tank—we accept cash, credit, and gratitude!’ One day, an old neighbor pulled up in his car and asked for change for a hundred-dollar bill. The attendant smiled and said, 'We accept cash, credit, and gratitude!' The neighbor nodded wisely, got out some coins from his pocket, and declared, 'Perfect, I’ll give you gratitude!'