This Is All It Takes To Rip The Hose Off A Gas Pump
You know how some people seem to move through life with a level of weaponized obliviousness that simultaneously terrifies and intrigues you? The type of people who manage to put …
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Why Do California’s Gas Pumps Look So Funny?
The illustrious state of California is known the world around for a litany of reasons, but among car enthusiasts California is derided for its strict emissions regulations, and the most triggering …
‘Buc-ee’s 444 Miles’ Billboard Delights Drivers In Michigan
Buc-ee’s, Wawa, Sheetz — these are the legendary gas-and-go outfits that have gathered cult-like followings in their regions. They involve gas pumps and decent food–the perfect mix for both road …
This Is Why Gas Prices Always End In 9/10
Gas prices are displayed at a Chevron station on September 19, 2023 in Los Angeles, CaliforniaPhoto: Mario Tama (Getty Images) Have you ever looked at gas prices and wondered, “why …
What’s The Point Of Mid-Grade Gasoline?
If you’re like most of us here at Jalopnik, you’ve probably wondered why gas stations offer mid-grade gasoline when almost every automaker recommends either regular or premium fuel. As it …
Leap Day Broke New Zealand’s Gas Stations
February 29 is a weird day. It comes around once every four years, bringing with it questions about if we should be paid extra for the day, if it’s good …
Drivers in Atlanta Claim They’re Getting Bad Gas From Costco
Getting bad gas from a gas station can be a nightmare. Best case, your car doesn’t run quite right, maybe you have to siphon it out. Worst case, you could …
LA Gas Prices So High That Inspectors Check For Price Gouging
The entire state of California currently has the highest gas prices in the entire country. While Southern California drivers have it worse, LA County drivers are dealing with something else. …
People Are Supposedly Falling For This Obvious ‘Pump Switching’ Scam
Image: Rick Bowmer (AP) As if drivers didn’t have enough to worry about, here comes something else. 6ABC reports drivers are being warned about a new gas station scam out …
Florida Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Over $9,000 Worth Of Gas
Image: Rich Graessle (AP) Fuel theft in Florida is apparently big business, especially with how high gas prices have been, with some stealing thousands of dollars worth of gas from …