Milwaukee BP free gas giveaway ‘a blessing’

The national average for a gallon of gas just dropped below $5, but at the BP near 8th and Atkinson in Milwaukee, the price was free on Monday.

MILWAUKEE - The national average for a gallon of gas just dropped below $5, but at one Milwaukee gas station, the price was free on Monday, June 20.

"It is a blessing in this time we are living in, this pandemic," said a customer. "It's a blessing. People need this gas."

Drivers were able to fill up their tanks up to $50 per person at the BP at 8th and Atkinson.

The cost was covered by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.

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FOX6 News spoke with drivers who said the rise in gas prices has really taken a toll, and they were grateful for the goodwill.

"My money's been a little short cuz of the gas prices, I ain't gonna lie, but I definitely appreciated the $50 today," said a customer. "These gas prices are just super high, and I just appreciate the gas today."

This was the same gas station that had a gas giveaway back on June 11 hosted by a Milwaukee church.