Cars line up for free gas on Detroit’s west side Drivers can still get free gas until 1 p.m. on April 8
DETROIT – Cars are lining up on W McNichols near Schaefer Highway early Wednesday morning on Detroit’s west side as a local gas station owner is offering free gasoline.
The giveaway started at 6 a.m. on April 8 at the Amoco gas station at 13601 W McNichols Road. The giveaway ends at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
The owner, Mohammed, did this last year and said it is their way of giving back to the community.
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