Chicago businessman Willie Wilson announced on Twitter this week that he wanted to give back by covering $200,000 worth of FREE GAS for people.
The giveaway happened yesterday, and ten gas stations around Chicago got in on it. You could just show up and get $50 worth of gas without paying.
This Thursday starting at 7:00 am we are donating $200,000 worth of gas to alleviate some of the pain that Chicagoans are experiencing because of the highest fuel prices in 14 years.
— Dr. Willie Wilson (@DrWillieWilson) March 15, 2022
See Willie Wilson’s Facebook Post for full details and a list of participating gas stations. pic.twitter.com/I079oBlMyo
Unfortunately, it also caused huge TRAFFIC JAMS.
The giveaway started at 7:00 A.M., but people started lining up for it around 2:00 A.M. So roads near the gas stations were jammed up all morning. Every single one had cars around the block.
People at the ten gas stations collectively blew through the 200 grand in about three hours, and then things settled down. But it was nuts for a while.
Most people seemed to think it was a nice gesture, especially the ones who got gas. But others complained that they ended up using MORE gas just battling the traffic.
$200,000 in Free Gas, and It Caused Huge Traffic Jams
