Ran Out of Gas in Winnipeg? We'll Deliver Fuel to You Fast

The fuel gauge has been on empty for three blocks, and now you're coasting to a stop on Henderson Highway with traffic stacking up behind you. Running out of gas is embarrassing, but more importantly it can be dangerous — especially on a busy Winnipeg arterial road in rush hour, or in -30°C weather far from the nearest station.

Jets Towing's fuel delivery service gets regular-grade gasoline to your exact location across Winnipeg, fast — so you can get moving again without needing a tow truck. Here's how it works and what you need to know.

Ran out of gas? Call Jets Towing at (431) 791-1122 right now.

Why Fuel Delivery Is Faster Than You Think

Many drivers who run out of fuel think their only option is to walk to a gas station, buy a fuel container, fill it, carry it back, and pour it in. In any weather, this takes 30–60 minutes minimum. In a Winnipeg winter, carrying an open fuel container on foot through -25°C temperatures is both miserable and genuinely hazardous — fuel evaporates faster in cold air, and a fuel-spilled container near open flame is a fire risk.

Jets Towing carries fuel directly on the truck. The technician arrives at your location, delivers enough fuel to get you to the nearest station, and you're back on the road — typically within 20 minutes of your call. No tow required, no walking, no fuel container drama.

How to Stay Safe While You Wait

Reporting Your Location Accurately to the Dispatcher

The most important thing you can do when stranded is give the dispatcher a precise location. GPS sharing from your phone helps enormously, but also verbally confirm:

• Street name and nearest cross street
• Direction of travel (e.g., northbound Henderson near Raleigh Street)
• A visible landmark — intersection sign, building, mile marker
• Your vehicle make, model, and colour

If you're on a highway, give the highway number and direction, plus the nearest exit or kilometre marker. Winnipeg's outer areas like Waverley West, Transcona, and beyond the Perimeter Highway have longer gaps between landmarks — the more specific your location, the faster we find you.

Winter-Specific Safety While Waiting for Fuel

If you've coasted off the road or stopped on the shoulder:

• Activate hazard lights immediately
• Stay inside the vehicle if it's off the main travel lane and it's extremely cold outside
• If you need to run the engine for heat, check that the exhaust pipe is not blocked by snow — carbon monoxide poisoning risk
• If you're on a high-traffic road and cannot get fully off, exit safely through the passenger side and wait clear of the vehicle
• Keep your phone warm inside your coat pocket — phone batteries lose charge rapidly in extreme cold

Fuel Delivery vs. Towing — When You Need Which

Fuel delivery is the right solution when: you ran out of gas and the car is otherwise in working order. Once fuel is added, the car starts and drives normally.

Towing is the right solution when: you ran out of gas but the car still won't start after fuel is added (possible fuel pump failure or other mechanical issue), or when the breakdown was caused by something other than an empty tank.

Jets Towing covers both scenarios from a single call. If we deliver fuel and the car still won't start, emergency towing to a mechanic is immediately available — no second call, no second wait. This matters at 2 a.m. in Transcona in January.

How to Avoid Running Out of Gas in Winnipeg

Fuel gauges are less accurate when nearly empty — the float that measures tank level isn't designed for precision at the bottom of the tank. If the gauge reads empty, the tank may have been empty for 5 km or 25 km. You genuinely don't know.

In Winnipeg specifically, there are two additional reasons to keep fuel above the quarter-tank mark:

• Moisture and fuel line issues in winter: A low fuel level means more air space in the tank, which creates more moisture condensation over winter. That moisture can contaminate the fuel over time, and in extreme cold, contribute to fuel delivery issues.
• Extended distances in Winnipeg's outer suburbs: Waverley West, Transcona, and areas beyond the Perimeter Highway can have longer stretches between stations. A quarter-tank that seems fine in River Heights may leave you genuinely stranded 15 km further out.

For more on what to do when stranded, read our full roadside assistance guide for Winnipeg, and our guide to why your car won't start — which covers the case where adding fuel doesn't fix the problem. Our FAQ page has answers to common questions about service pricing and coverage areas.

Frequently Asked Questions