Many might be seeking out the cheapest gas prices in the area right now, but in April 1986, people across Cincinnati lined up outside one gas station in particular for 19 cents a gallon gas prices.A whole lot of cars, desperate or otherwise lined up all day at a gas station on Galbraith Road. The reason: cheap gas — really cheap gas — 19 cents a gallon gas.The low price was park of a radio station promotion by Q102.Some waited five hours, causing traffic down the road.Some even ran out of gas, having to get a helping hand from others pushing them to get the much-needed gas.Others ran out of battery waiting in line while almost at the front. But everyone who did make it agreed it was worth it with many saying they didn’t have much else better to do with their day than get a good deal.
Many might be seeking out the cheapest gas prices in the area right now, but in April 1986, people across Cincinnati lined up outside one gas station in particular for 19 cents a gallon gas prices.
A whole lot of cars, desperate or otherwise lined up all day at a gas station on Galbraith Road.
The reason: cheap gas — really cheap gas — 19 cents a gallon gas.
The low price was park of a radio station promotion by Q102.
Some waited five hours, causing traffic down the road.
Some even ran out of gas, having to get a helping hand from others pushing them to get the much-needed gas.
Others ran out of battery waiting in line while almost at the front.
But everyone who did make it agreed it was worth it with many saying they didn’t have much else better to do with their day than get a good deal.
