Controversial Roundabout Gas Station Opens

Fairhope, Alabama




FAIRHOPE AVENUE AT CR13

The 'roundabout gas station' was open for business today: it became a major issue during last Summer's municipal election campaign during a general debate about the city's rapid growth rate -- but since it is outside of the city limits in the un-zoned county, the city has little influence over what happens there.

Fresh-paint smell permeates the spacious store inside -- complete with a long row of various drink machines; shelves are not-yet completely stocked and there is the usual grill and some tables for customers as well.

Comments

Is this locally owned? Thanks for the report.
Publisher said…
Public records say the Ziegler Corporation of Magnolia Springs owns the property. We do not know what arrangements have been made otherwise;it is a Marathon Oil store and could be managed under a franchise agreement with someone or could be a company store. Don't know at this point.
Anonymous said…
Heard reports their gas is about 9 cents a gallon cheaper than Wally world. I never buy gas from Wally world, give my business to the guy across the street.
Anonymous said…
One cent more today than Wally Worlds.