You asked, so we asked: Here’s why the Space Age gas station is closed right now

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A commenter wondered why Space Age at 35th/Holden – one of the cheapest and newest gas stations in West Seattle – is closed and taped off. We sent a team member over to ask; the employee he found said the problem is “technical difficulties” and they’re hoping to be able to reopen “later this week.” Space Age is an Oregon-based regional chain and as far as we know, this is their only station in Seattle (though after a year-plus, it’s still not listed on their website).

ADDED: We don’t know whether this is related, but online city files show a permit was obtained yesterday for work at the station to replace two electrical panels.

Dino Enjoyer April 21, 2026 (5:48 pm)

How does this gas station keep prices so cheap? Genuinely curious, I fill up here often.

Jeff April 21, 2026 (6:15 pm)

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I don’t know how, but they are consistently cheaper than other places when I’ve been on road trips in Oregon (and SW Washington). Whatever the reason, they are a preferred stop for me.
Gasup April 21, 2026 (9:35 pm)

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Marathon is usually around the same price. If you get on their rewards program you earn 5c per gallon. They also have 15cents earned per gallon on the 15th of every month and have monthly challenges to earn bonus rewards. You can then redeem them for discounts off gas in future visits (anything you don’t use they credit back BTW..).Chase also regularly has 3% off Marathon offers on their credit cards.

Sillygoose April 21, 2026 (7:40 pm)

This is how,We sell both unbranded and branded products. Our branded products are primarly with with Exxon and ConocoPhillips (which includes Phillips 66 and Union 76 brands). We have the same level of commitment to excellence to Exxon and ConocoPhillips as our own Space Age Fuel.We transport fuel for other petroleum companies when

Jay April 21, 2026 (10:31 pm)

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I like Space Age, too, mainly for the price, but also for the nice woman who works there (probably manager) and the retro-cool name and logo!

Loulou April 21, 2026 (9:45 pm)

I almost got a heart attack. I am glad to read that soon they will be back. The manager is the sweetest person on earth, btw.

MKE April 22, 2026 (10:32 pm)

I like this gas station. Good prices. Space Age is great. I just wish they would have kept the service center open. We don’t need another mini mart. I am hoping they repair and reopen their car wash too. Or turn it into a Brown Bear…