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A dirt-bike rider fleeing police through South Los Angeles paused at a gas station to fuel up and even browsed a cellphone during the pursuit, before officers cornered him and took him into custody.
Putin briefly stopped his motorcade in Novosibirsk to greet residents who had waited for hours near an empty gas station with the fuel price board off, as security surrounded the area and traffic was disrupted; reports also note nearby stations and price displays surrounding the visit, which followed a string of regional trips by the president.
A suspect in a half-hour police chase across Los Angeles County paused at a Montrose gas station to fill a full tank, then ditched the car in Pasadena; a man and a woman were arrested following the pursuit.
Country icon Dolly Parton opened Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville, TN, a full-service travel center with a restaurant, grab-and-go barbecue, ice cream, and soon merch, pitched as a community hub with 52 events on the calendar—a playful nod to Buc-ee's and a potential expansion in the works.
Buc-ee's announced six-state expansion to Arizona, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Kansas, Louisiana and North Carolina. The first locations open in Goodyear, AZ on June 22 and Benton, AR in Aug/Sep 2026, with Oak Creek, WI; Ruston, LA; Kansas City, Kansas; and Mebane, NC planned for 2027. The openings are expected to create jobs and attract the chain's devoted fanbase, known for snacks like Beaver Nuggets and viral treats, sparking excited reactions online while some commenters hope for a California expansion.
Costco is opening its first standalone gas station in Mission Viejo, California—a 17,000+ square foot, 40-pump, members-only fuel location slated to open this June, marking the retailer's largest and only fuel-only site for now; the company also plans a standalone gas station in Hawai‘i next year.
A man in Woodstock, Illinois, was charged with attacking a gas station clerk and attempting to cause an explosion after being denied a job application, leading to his arrest and detention pending trial.
An explosion at a Shell gas station in San Francisco's Mission District caused a large fire, which has now been extinguished, with reports suggesting an underground tank may have exploded.
Most U.S. gas stations store only two types of fuel underground and create mid-grade gasoline by blending regular and premium fuels at the pump, a legal and regulated practice that ensures cost efficiency and environmental safety.
Costco is expanding into the gasoline business by building its first stand-alone fuel-only station in Mission Viejo, California, featuring 40 pumps exclusively for members, with construction starting in fall 2025 and opening planned for spring 2026. The company is also increasing fuel station hours and offering early shopping privileges to executive members.
Costco is opening its first standalone gas station in Mission Viejo, California, featuring 40 pumps exclusively for members, without a convenience store, and is expanding its fuel and electric vehicle charging infrastructure amid record fuel sales and increased store hours.
Costco is planning to open its first standalone gas station in Mission Viejo, California, by spring 2026, featuring 40 fueling positions and exclusive access for members, marking a significant expansion in its fuel business and increasing competition with traditional gas stations.
A gas station awning in Farmington Hills collapsed and caught fire during a storm, damaging two vehicles, a motorcycle, and a fuel pump. No injuries were reported.
Buc-ee's is set to open the world's largest gas station in Luling, Texas, on June 10, featuring 120 fuel pumps and employing 200 people. This 75,000-square-foot location will reclaim the title from a Buc-ee's in Tennessee and marks an expansion of the chain's first supersized travel center.
Colorado's first Buc-ee's travel center and gas station has opened in Johnstown, drawing excited crowds with its clean facilities, extensive offerings, and reputation for having the cleanest bathrooms in America. The massive 74,000 square foot location features 116 fueling positions, 12 EV charging stations, and a wide variety of snacks, meals, and souvenir items. The opening is expected to bring millions of dollars in revenue and employment opportunities to the town, and is seen as more than just a gas station, but an experience.