Gas and Shop

I like the prices. I generally would try to wait to get gas until I come across the bridge (I live in the east bay) so I can save a few pennies. BUT
I’m not saying I got skimmed here, but with other people saying something may have happened here and it happened to me too, with people taking money out of my account a few miles away from here… that narrows the field.
*shrug*
I may still buy gas from here, but I’ll make sure to use cash…

Be careful using your debit card at the pump here. I did so the other day and since have had approx. $ 2100 withdrawn from my bank account. The San Mateo PD thought some skimmer software was being used at the pump. Pay cash or you’re rolling the dice.

DO NOT USE YOUR DEBIT CARD!!! Had mine and my wife’s ATM cards skimmed at this business. I know because it’s the only business that she and I have in common where we use our debit cards. Cards with completely different numbers, by the way. I know their gas is cheap but use only CASH. I will contact SMPD right after I post this review.

Gas and Shop deserves some love because they provide the cheapest gas not only in San Mateo but the Peninsula.
Sure, you can get cheap gas at Arco a block away. But they have a catch, pay cash or be charged with a convenience fee for using your debit cards.
Unlike Arco, you’ll get 9 cents off for using your debit card at Gas and Shop. Simply press «Pay Outside by Debit» before sliding your debit card at the pay station and you get your discount. Do this early either walk in and pay cash.
There are a few things that might bother you about this gas station. The place is always busy during the day. I usually come at night when business is slow to avoid this crowd. The pumps also lacks automatic fill lock. You will need to squeeze that pump if you want to fill up your tank. Since the pumps are not exactly the fastest, you’ll need to stand there for awhile.
One cool thing this gas station does offer is fried chicken and potato wedges. I have yet to try but one of these days…

A little dirty but it’s some of the cheapest gas I’ve seen while in town! 2.35 a gallon!

What’s with all the hate, guys?
This is literally the cheapest gas station close to the 101 in the Bay area. Some of the other reviews seem to complain about the «cash discount» policy, and that it isn’t common – that’s simply not true, the gas stations on the SF mission district exits has the Exact same policy too!
What I like about this gas station is that, obviously, it’s cheap, but it also allows for Debit cards to get the «cash discount». Before I moved the San Mateo, my usual gas station in SF also had the «cash discount» thing, but they wouldn’t even take debit! I had to Actually get cash everytime. But Gas and Shop is good like that.
Make no mistake. This is The cheapest gas station around. As of this writing it’s 3.49. Say what? How can they even make money, I do not know.
Sure, the place looks «run down», but guys, it’s a Gas Station. You gas up and you leave. Do you seriously expect pristine floors at a Gas Station, with 5-​star service where they have attendants who pump gas for you? They have everything I’d expect from a gas station, and with cheap prices, And with a pretty big convenience store next to it that seems to be open late nights.
Seems like a pretty good gas station to me!

My husband and I have filled up our car and diesel truck at this station every week for over 5 years… Last Friday night when filling up my car the shut off clip on the handle failed and my tank overflowed and began to spew gas everywhere (I’ll attach a photo shortly of the mess). When attempting to get the nozzle out of my car we were covered in gas. When I went inside to complain they just stared at me. No words. One guy went out and put litter on a small portion of the spill then went back inside. I moved my car so he could cover the rest and went inside to discuss my refund. I told them there was a lake of fuel still on the ground which they should tend to if they don’t want to go up in flames if someone pulls in that smokes. There was a girl at another pump who came over to help and said she had the same problem at the same pump a few days earlier. Note… they didn’t shut the pump off, put a sign up to beware… NOTHING! In fact, someone else pulled up at this pump while I was inside so I never got my receipt. Note my car wasn’t empty and is only a 13 gallon tank. The pump registered almost 16 gallons pumped. When I went inside asking for a 5 gallon refund which came to just shy of $ 20 I was told they don’t do refunds. I was then told to call the owner after they called him. They called him in front of me and spoke in their language then ignored me. I then called the owner twice but he didn’t pick up. I called him 3 times in total and NEVER received a return call, refund for the excess gas pumped, the car wash to get the fuel that was all over my car cleaned, nor for the gas on our clothes. This is appalling to say the least. I will NEVER EVER patronize this establishment for any reason again.

Cheapest gas on the Peninsula and they have some amazing fried chicken n ribs n stuff!!! I mean, no joke, they have cheap gas. I am dying to try the BBQ n fried goods, but I always show up there with a full stomach. Anybody who tries the food gets a high roller bad $$ badge on their profile!

Gas and Shop is runned down but they do offer the cheapest gas in town. (along with 2 others within a block). this station is seldom full. (out of sight, out of mind)
if the arco is busy, i can fill up here instead at the same price.

Whenever I’m driving in the Bay Area and looking to score some cheap gas, this is where I go to fill up the tank. There are plenty of other gas stations around San Mateo, but Gas and Shop is where it almost always comes cheapest.
Make no mistake, this gas station is all things described with the letter D: divey, dodgey, dingy, dated, and even a little dirty. A nasty film on the lever while handling those pumps? Sounds about right. Numerous oil stains and overflowing garbage bins crowding the median? Yezzir. It really isn’t pretty.
The most important thing to know while visiting here: Pay with cash. Straight USD because the cheapo gas rates are based on cash payment. Only rockin some plastic? Then expect to pay 8 – 10 cents more on a card.
There is a small store beyond the pumps. It’s just a mini convenience store with someone behind the counter eagerly waiting to take your money. Don’t expect any stellar customer service because there isn’t any. Also, don’t go to the bathroom. Just trust me on that one.
But do come here for the cheap gas. If there is anything in life I can’t get enough of, it’s most certainly that.

Beware! I pressed regular unleaded gas and got charged premium gas instead. Never in my life I fill up with premium unleaded gas, I specifically pressed 87 before I filled up, I am curious to know if there is a camera at the station to record my activity. I will not go to that gas station again ever! I got lured in by the cheap price but ended up paying more, not even sure if the gas I got was actually premium grade as charged. The owner was very hostile unfriendly and dismissed me for pressing the wrong grade of gas which I am very sure I did not do.

BEWARE!!! The cashiers steal off your credit/​debit cards.
I went inside to pay for $ 25 of gas which is what I pumped in my tank I used my debit card, and put the gas in. When I got home and checked my online statement I saw that they had run my card for $ 75!!! I see that another gal here had the same experience … those sons of bitches! I called and the manager will not be in until tomorrow am, so I have to now print out a copy of my statement and take it into them at 8:00 Sunday morning. I am considering going to the police too so that this doesn’t continue.
Thanks Kristinna for your post about the same, god only knows how many others that don’t check their statements have been ripped off! I am also posting this on facebook to get the word out!
Chrissi F.

cheap gas but the owner and the people that work there are crooks… we tried to put gas in put car and after debiting our account for $ 70 the gut never gave us our gas and said to come back when the manager was there and it was already debited feom our account. gas is cheap but they will take what they can just because theyre low life crooks!!!

Cheapest gas around, and that’s from someone who lives near a cheap gas station! It’s not a pretty place, it’s often crowded, I’m sure the customer service isn’t stellar, and I don’t care because it’s just a gas station WITH THE BEST PRICES IN TOWN!

«Hole in the wall» gas as my friend likes to call it… I felt like filling up my Honda with some that night that this was just the ticket. Cheapest gas in town but the place is run down with little amenities or lighting at night. They did take credit card and we’re overly busy at the time. Too bad I won’t ever be back here to get gas, haha. Anyhow it was cheap from what I remember and close to downtown… don’t think my gas mileage was all that great though. LOL.

Always the cheapest gas in town and close to a downtown San Mateo where I’m likely to be grabbing food and drinks anyway.
Tip: the cash prices are about 7 – 9 cents less per gallon and they only accept Visa, MasterCard, or debit. You also have to select debit in order to get the «Cash» pricing.

Cheaper than most gas stations. Open 24 hours.

The gas is cheep! Hence the 1 star if you pay cash…
Everything else sucks!
— very poor customer service
— improperly working pumps
— trying to get the clerks to turn on the air/​water
Oh, I wouldn’t recommend using a credit card at the front desk. I was charged twice! Still no refund!
The phone number above is not a working number???

They had me at the cheap prices, other than that, not a fan.
They haven’t upgraded their nozzles so you have to stand there while it pumps, but it’s cheaper than the other stations around it and how can you argue with that?

Good lord, if you want schwank grocery service, go to Draeger’s. This place is always THE cheapest gas station around, often cheaper than the Arco down at Delaware and 92, which used to be the gold standard, if there is a gold standard for being cheap.
It’s a grubby little store and yes, they can be a little obtuse behind the counter, but hey, I’m not here to buy Twinkies, I’m here to shave dollars and cents off my petrol bill, and that’s what these guys do.