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Motorist Jesus Gutierrez, who had been waiting in line since around 3 a.m., gets a tank of free gas pumped by volunteer Justin Kerr at a BP station in Albany Park on March 17, 2022, in Chicago.
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Motorist Jesus Gutierrez, who had been waiting in line since around 3 a.m., gets a tank of free gas pumped by volunteer Justin Kerr at a BP station in Albany Park on March 17, 2022, in Chicago.

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Motorist Jesus Gutierrez, who had been waiting in line since around 3 a.m., gets a tank of free gas pumped by volunteer Justin Kerr at a BP station in Albany Park on March 17, 2022, in Chicago.
Motorist Jesus Gutierrez, who had been waiting in line since around 3 a.m., gets a tank of free gas pumped by volunteer Justin Kerr at a BP station in Albany Park on March 17, 2022, in Chicago.
A passenger waits in a car lined up to get a tank of free gas at the BP station at North Pulaski Road and West Montrose Avenue in Chicago on March 17, 2022.
A passenger waits in a car lined up to get a tank of free gas at the BP station at North Pulaski Road and West Montrose Avenue in Chicago on March 17, 2022.
Police direct traffic as motorists line up for free gas at a BP station in Albany Park on March 17, 2022, in Chicago.
Police direct traffic as motorists line up for free gas at a BP station in Albany Park on March 17, 2022, in Chicago.
Volunteer Justin Kerr pumps free gas for a motorist at the BP station at North Pulaski Road and West Montrose Avenue on March 17, 2022, in Chicago.
Volunteer Justin Kerr pumps free gas for a motorist at the BP station at North Pulaski Road and West Montrose Avenue on March 17, 2022, in Chicago.
Motorist Valynda Duncan, who had been in line since 4:48 a.m., gets a tank of free gas at the BP station at North Pulaski Road and West Montrose Avenue on March 17, 2022. Former mayoral candidate Willie Wilson was donating $200,000 of gasoline at select stations throughout the city.
Motorist Valynda Duncan, who had been in line since 4:48 a.m., gets a tank of free gas at the BP station at North Pulaski Road and West Montrose Avenue on March 17, 2022. Former mayoral candidate Willie Wilson was donating $200,000 of gasoline at select stations throughout the city.
Free gas stops automatically at $50 at a BP station in Albany Park on March 17, 2022. Former mayoral candidate Willie Wilson was donating $200,000 of gasoline at select stations throughout the city.
Free gas stops automatically at $50 at a BP station in Albany Park on March 17, 2022. Former mayoral candidate Willie Wilson was donating $200,000 of gasoline at select stations throughout the city.
Motorist Jesus Gutierrez, who had been waiting in line since around 3 a.m., pulls away with a tank of free gas at the BP station at North Pulaski Road and West Montrose Avenue on March 17, 2022, in Chicago.
Motorist Jesus Gutierrez, who had been waiting in line since around 3 a.m., pulls away with a tank of free gas at the BP station at North Pulaski Road and West Montrose Avenue on March 17, 2022, in Chicago.
Chicago police officers direct traffic as motorists line up for free gas at the BP station at North Pulaski Road and West Montrose Avenue on March 17, 2022.
Chicago police officers direct traffic as motorists line up for free gas at the BP station at North Pulaski Road and West Montrose Avenue on March 17, 2022.
Chicago police officers direct traffic as motorists line up for free gas at the BP station at North Pulaski Road and West Montrose Avenue on March 17, 2022, in Chicago.
Chicago police officers direct traffic as motorists line up for free gas at the BP station at North Pulaski Road and West Montrose Avenue on March 17, 2022, in Chicago.
Volunteer Justin Kerr pumps gas for a motorist who had been waiting in line since around 3 a.m. for free gas at the BP station at North Pulaski Road and West Montrose Avenue on March 17, 2022, in Chicago.
Volunteer Justin Kerr pumps gas for a motorist who had been waiting in line since around 3 a.m. for free gas at the BP station at North Pulaski Road and West Montrose Avenue on March 17, 2022, in Chicago.
Current fuel prices are displayed as motorists line up for free gas at the BP station at North Pulaski Road and West Montrose Avenue on March 17, 2022, in Chicago.
Current fuel prices are displayed as motorists line up for free gas at the BP station at North Pulaski Road and West Montrose Avenue on March 17, 2022, in Chicago.
Volunteers Isiah Langson, left, directs a driver as volunteer Marsha Washington pumps gas for a motorist while other vehicles line up for free gas at the Citgo Gas Station at 91st Street and Stony Island Avenue on March 17, 2022.
Volunteers Isiah Langson, left, directs a driver as volunteer Marsha Washington pumps gas for a motorist while other vehicles line up for free gas at the Citgo Gas Station at 91st Street and Stony Island Avenue on March 17, 2022.
Police keep watch on traffic and vehicles lining up for free gas at the Citgo Gas Station at 91st Street and Stony Island Avenue on March 17, 2022.
Police keep watch on traffic and vehicles lining up for free gas at the Citgo Gas Station at 91st Street and Stony Island Avenue on March 17, 2022.
Police keep watch and direct traffic as vehicles line up for free gas at the Citgo Gas Station at 91st Street and Stony Island Avenue on March 17, 2022.
Police keep watch and direct traffic as vehicles line up for free gas at the Citgo Gas Station at 91st Street and Stony Island Avenue on March 17, 2022.
A woman complains to volunteers Isiah Langson and Marsha Washington pumping gas about the traffic and police shouting at her and other drivers as hundreds of vehicles line up for free gas at the Citgo Gas Station at 91st Street and Stony Island Avenue on March 17, 2022.
A woman complains to volunteers Isiah Langson and Marsha Washington pumping gas about the traffic and police shouting at her and other drivers as hundreds of vehicles line up for free gas at the Citgo Gas Station at 91st Street and Stony Island Avenue on March 17, 2022.
Police direct traffic as hundreds of vehicles line up for free gas at the Citgo Gas Station at 91st Street and Stony Island Avenue on March 17, 2022.
Police direct traffic as hundreds of vehicles line up for free gas at the Citgo Gas Station at 91st Street and Stony Island Avenue on March 17, 2022.
Disappointed drivers realize there is no more gas after waiting for hours for free gas at the Citgo Gas Station at 91st Street and Stony Island Avenue on March 17, 2022.
Disappointed drivers realize there is no more gas after waiting for hours for free gas at the Citgo Gas Station at 91st Street and Stony Island Avenue on March 17, 2022.

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