Drivers in Massachusetts waited in line for as much as 9 hours to fill their fuel tanks totally free, courtesy of supplier Ernie Boch Jr.

Boch paid for greater than 500 individuals to gasoline up at a fuel station in Norwood, Mass., to have fun what he known as “April Fuels Day.” He initially deliberate to provide away 7,000 gallons, at an estimated value of $30,000, however determined to increase the promotion when that quantity was gone in lower than half the 4 hours he anticipated it to final.

He ended up reducing off the free gasoline after three hours, in accordance with NBC Boston.

“Gasoline is important in my trade, within the automotive trade, so I am attempting to provide again, attempting to have some enjoyable,” Boch stated.

The giveaway began at 7 a.m. April 1, however autos began arriving as early as 9:30 p.m. the evening earlier than. Drivers have been directed to queue up in a close-by parking zone to keep away from blocking site visitors close to the station.

“I’ve by no means skilled something prefer it. It is nice,” driver Patrick Haines, who stated he was the primary to reach, instructed the TV station. “The fuel has been consuming at everyone’s pockets, together with mine and I imply, that is type of like giving again all the additional cash you spent on it.”

Common gasoline on the station was promoting for $4.25 a gallon earlier than it switched its signal to all zeros for the giveaway. Drivers might select any octane degree however have been restricted to $75 value, which is sufficient to fill the tank of a Ford Explorer with common.