Bp Station

This may be the shortest review I’ve ever written.
Having said that, I would like to mention a few things about this location:
* Depending on your initial direction of travel, and the direction you wish to travel when exiting, this BP station can be both convenient and inconvenient. This intersection is right next to the I-​70 on– and off-​ramp, so there can sometimes be a ton of traffic.
* Gas prices are generally close to the local average — rarely are they below average.
* Inside, things are relatively clean and the people are generally friendly.
* For folks paying cash: due to the proximity to the highway, cash is pre-​pay, so you need to go in, give them cash, tell them your pump number, go back out, pray they remembered how much you gave them… I mention this because not all companies and/​or locations require pre-​pay, even when not using a loyalty card, and even when very close to a major highway. I prefer to pump and then pay. They have cameras all over the place, and if you drive off, they just call the police and you’re done. I never understood the actual value of pre-​pay.
One of the issues I have with BP in general is that they don’t really have any discounts, so while the gas prices at this BP location are very similar to all other gas stations in the area, many other gas stations in the vicinity offer some form of discount. Whether it’s a default three-​cents a gallon at Kroger, your collected Fuel Perks at Giant Eagle, the prepaid gas card discount at Marathon, or the generally lower prices at Sam’s Club (no cash accepted, sadly), BP’s lack of discounts means that you’re going to generally pay more at this BP than you would by driving a little bit further down the road. If you’re a creature of habit, and this is on your way to the highway, this might be an issue, and worth paying a little bit more.
I do like the spacious fueling bays at this location, ample parking for shopping at the ampm convenience store (protip: drive over the hump and you have retail stores and restaurants galore that won’t charge you inflated convenience store prices) and your standard service station fare such as air hose and restrooms.
Some people prefer the BP gasoline, but I think a lot of this is just marketing and advertising. Fuel additives, cleaner fuel, etc. Seriously, you can generally save money by simply driving in either direction down Rome-​Hilliard Road, and the fuel is probably the same, except perhaps for some gas voodoo and snake oil.
Oh, and for those needing it, this location has both propane and diesel.
So, in the end, a clean station with friendly service — but if you want to save a few bucks (and who doesn’t with gas prices being the way they are), drive over the I-​70 hump and visit a place where you can use your fuel discounts. Just saying…