VERNON — Circle H Gas and Deli is showing its appreciation to customers in a way that’s sure to give them more holiday cheer to the gallon.
The store at a 3693 Roche Ave. in Vernon is offering regular unleaded gasoline for just $1.99 a gallon. The Christmas sale began Friday and will last as long as Circle H can offer it.
Store owner Gary Haddock says the price cut is meant simply to say “thank you” to the community at a time when everyone could use a little extra cash.
“Our low gas prices is our gift to you and is not intended to start any kind of gas war with any other store,” Haddock said on Circle H’s Facebook page. “We will try to keep it for as long as we possibly can, depending on market pricing. We would like to say thanks to all of our valued customers who have traded with us for the past five years … have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”
Word of Circle H’s “gift” spread quickly. Cars arrived in droves and lines leading to the gas pumps stretched onto the road.
Nicole Endres of Port St. Joe said she was in town visiting her sister and was thankful to the Haddocks for the gesture.
“We always stop at the Circle H when we’re in town,” Endres said. “The service is always friendly, and this is just a fantastic gift.”