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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.
A Brooklyn man died after being punched by a tow truck driver while trying to prevent his car from being impounded over a $10 parking fee at a gas station where he often helped out. The victim's family said he had a good relationship with the gas station and was surprised they called a tow truck without notifying him. The 61-year-old, described as a neighborhood figure, confronted the driver and was punched, leading to his death. The tow truck driver has been taken into custody with charges pending as the investigation continues.
A New Jersey gas station in Camden has been shut down for the second time in two months after contaminated fuel caused multiple motorists to break down. The contamination is believed to be a result of heavy rainfall seeping into underground storage tanks. As many as 16 drivers have reported being impacted, and the station will remain closed until it satisfies city, county, and state requirements, including paying fines and passing additional inspections. The gas station owner and operator are under investigation, and fines totaling $25,000 have already been issued for the previous incident.
A woman in Lincoln, Nebraska, is facing a felony theft charge after allegedly exploiting a gas pump glitch to obtain over $27,000 worth of free fuel over a six-month period. Dawn Thompson, 45, was arrested and charged with theft by unlawful taking of $5,000 or more. She allegedly used a rewards card to access the free fuel after a glitch allowed customers to use it instead of a debit or credit card. Thompson is accused of selling the rewards card and profiting from discounted fuel sales to another woman. She was released from jail after paying a $7,500 bond and is due in court on April 11.
A woman in Nebraska is facing felony charges after allegedly exploiting a gas pump glitch to obtain $28,000 worth of free gas over several months. The gas station's software glitch allowed customers to swipe their rewards card twice to enter a demo mode, enabling them to pump gas without paying. The woman reportedly stole 7,414 gallons of gas before being caught, and security camera footage was used to identify her. Another individual was also found using the same rewards card, but it's unclear if they faced charges.
A Nebraska woman faces felony theft charges after allegedly exploiting a gas station rewards card glitch to get free gas, costing the station nearly $28,000 over several months. The woman is accused of double-swiping the card to put the pump into demonstration mode, allowing her and another person to pump over 7,400 gallons of gas for free. She is currently free on bond and has a court hearing scheduled for April 11.