For most countries, the idea of pulling up to a gas station and then waiting for someone to come and pump you up is strange. Millions of people pump their own gas every day without blowing themselves up or spilling all over the ground. But with some exceptionsif you’re filling up gas in Oregon, you haven’t really was allowed to pump your own gas. Until now.
Oregon Direct Report that state legislators recently passed a bill that would Stop asking the valet to pump you gas. You can still get a full service experience if you want, but currently only half of the pumps will be serviced. The rest can be left open for self-service. Either way, though, you’ll pay the same price as the bill doesn’t allow for a discount if you pump your own gas.
State bill presumed passed House in March and just passed the Senate by a vote of 16 to 9. And unlike so many bills today, it’s a bipartisan effort. That said, while the only four Republicans and Independents did not vote, all votes came from Democrats.
The bill is backed by the Northwest Grocery Store Association, which is said to have found it difficult to hire enough waiters, which means half of the pumps are regularly closed, so it won’t disqualify them. leave a job. And while some Oregonians are adamant they don’t want to give up convenience, many others have expressed support for being allowed to skip the queues and pump their own gas like most others in the state. USA
Assuming Governor Tina Kotek signs the bill, it would go into effect immediately, making New Jersey the only state that still doesn’t allow self-service. Come on, New Jersey. Give it up. Join 49 other states. We are doing well.
