3 QuikTrips among Wichita gas stations with fuel pump issues in June inspections

When you go to a gas station to fill up your tank, it is reasonable to expect you will receive all the fuel you paid for at the advertised price.

But sometimes problems pop up unexpectedly.

That’s why inspectors regularly test fuel pumps in Kansas every 18 months — totaling more than 20,000 gas pump inspections every year.

During these inspections, Kansas Department of Agriculture inspectors check to make sure dispensers and meters meet state regulations. This includes checking fuel quality, pricing accuracy and correct labeling.

About 95 to 97% of the time, the fuel pumps meet compliance standards, but sometimes they fail and are rejected by the state.

If a fuel pump fails, or is rejected, the gas station must repair it within 30 days or request an extension. Following the 30-day period, it will be reinspected.

“Common reasons a pump might fail is user requirement rejections which include but are not limited to maintenance of equipment, product storage identification, price posting/advertised pricing, product labeling, or dispenser fails to print receipt,” the fuel pump program manager told The Wichita Eagle.

In the month of June, the KDA Division of Weights and Measures completed 20 inspections at gas stations in Wichita. The inspections included follow-ups after previous rejections, regular quality control checks and a complaint investigation.

Rejected fuel pumps in Wichita

Inspectors found rejected fuel pumps at these Wichita gas stations:

• QuikTrip, 7120 W. 21st St. On June 1, during a follow-up inspection, pump 3 mid-grade was again rejected due to not meeting specifications.
• Circle K, 3311 N. Rock Road. On June 7, during a follow-up inspection, issues were found with multiple pumps. All grades at fuel pumps 1, 7 and 8 are marked out of service. Unleaded 87 was rejected at pumps 2 and 6. Inspectors said the octane stickers need replaced.
• Erie’s Corner, 2828 E. 21st St. On June 7 and again on June 22, during follow-up inspections, issues were found with multiple pumps. As of the latest inspection, fuel pump 1 was out of service, pump 2 was missing the hose/nozzle and pumps 3 and 4 have broken credit card readers. A facility owner told an inspector the station will be rebranded and is getting new dispensers, with work expected to begin later this month.
• Kwik Shop, 710 W. 29th St. North. On June 7, unleaded E10 at pump 4 was rejected due to specifications.
• QuikTrip, 3945 S. Meridian. On June 8, pump 5 did not produce a receipt and pump 16 was rejected due to specifications. The octane stickers need replaced.
• Dillons, 9454 E. Harry. On June 11, pumps 7 and 8 were marked out of service. No reason was provided.
• QuikTrip, 324 S. West St. On June 22, the following pumps were rejected: pump 8 regular/midgrade, pumps 13 and 14 midgrade and pump 16 premium.
• Super Express, 2849 W 13th St. On June 27, the screen at pump 2 was giving an error message. The inspector was unable to complete a credit card transaction.

Wichita gas stations with no pump rejections

Inspectors found no issues with the fuel pumps at these Wichita gas stations during the month of June:

• QuikTrip, 4051 N. Ridge Road
• QuikTrip, 2510 W. Pawnee
• QuikTrip, 6011 W. Central
• Dillons, 4747 S. Broadway
• Brick Time Corner Market, 2356 S. Seneca
• Quick Gas, 5562 S. Seneca
• Dillons, 13415 W. Maple
• Prairie Eagle, 731 N. Ridge Road
• Dillons, 615. N. Maize
• Dillons, 640 N. West St.
• QuikTrip, 1668 S. 135th St. West St.

This story was originally published July 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM.