Murphy USA Plans $1.1M Gas Station Off McPherson Road in Laredo

The new location would be the fourth Murphy USA in the city.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:38am

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Murphy USA, a national gas station and convenience store chain, has filed a permit to build a new $1.1 million gas station off McPherson Road in Laredo, Texas. The planned 2,817-square-foot facility would include fuel canopies, parking, utilities, landscaping, and six fuel pumps.

Why it matters

The addition of a new Murphy USA location in Laredo reflects the continued growth and development of the city's retail and transportation infrastructure. As a major player in the gas station and convenience store industry, Murphy USA's investment in Laredo signals confidence in the local economy and the potential for increased consumer demand.

The details

The new Murphy USA gas station is planned to be built near the intersection of McPherson Road and La Roca Seafood and Sierra Luna. If constructed, it would become the fourth Murphy USA location within Laredo city limits, joining existing stores on South Zapata Highway, International Boulevard, and Bob Bullock Loop.

  • The permit for the $1.1 million project was filed earlier this month with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

The players

Murphy USA

A national gas station and convenience store chain that was founded in 1996 in El Dorado, Arkansas. Murphy USA operates more than 1,700 locations across 27 states, primarily in the Midwest, Southwest, Southeast, and Northeast United States.

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What’s next

A design firm has not yet been assigned to the project, and it is unclear when construction on the new Murphy USA gas station is expected to begin.

The takeaway

The planned $1.1 million Murphy USA gas station off McPherson Road is the latest sign of Laredo's continued commercial and infrastructure growth, as a major national retailer invests in expanding its footprint in the city.