# Gas station
The first gas station and the oldest gas station in the United States
The world's first purpose built gas station was constructed in St. Louis, Missouri in 1905 at 420 S. Theresa Avenue.Source: Twitter. The first purpose-built gas station in the world was built in 1905 in St. Louis, Missouri. It was located at 420 South Theresa Avenue.
More Gas Spikes Possible At Your Local Station
Diesel - $5.135 set on March 12, 2022. Before this year, the previous record highest national average was $4.11, which got set on July 17, 2008. Costs are soaring because of Russia's occupancy of Ukraine. In the past, the United States imported 8% of its fuel from Russia.
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This old gas station will be replaced soon! (Chase Bank coming to former Stag Convenience Corner Yellowstone)
A view of Stag Convenience Corner from Yellowstone Rd -Optopolis. A drive down the stroad called Yellowstone Rd reveals an old gas station/car wash (aka Stag Convenience Corner), and it appears its life is limited, as plans have been submitted for a new Chase Bank.
Visiting BUC-EE'S Daytona Beach: Florida's Largest Gas Station/Convenience Store
In this video, JamesandKarla visit BUC-EE'S in Daytona Beach, Florida's Largest Gas Station/Convenience Store. Buc-ee's located at Interstate-95 and LPGA Boulevard has 104 gas pumps and a convenience store that is over 50,000 square foot. Karla goes inside Buc-ee's to get their famous brisket sandwich, beef jerky, kolaches, fudge and Beaver Nuggets while James stays in the parking lot with their rescue dog Hudson.