Oregonians Aren't Pumped About New Law Allowing Self-Service Gas Stations
A new law took effect this week allowing drivers in certain rural Oregon counties to pump their own gas. For decades, the state has required an attendant to pump gas for drivers.
by Samantha Raphelson
Jan 05, 2018
2 minutes
Many Oregonians were outraged this week when a new law took effect allowing motorists in rural counties to pump their own gas, representing a shift in the state's decades-long history of requiring an attendant to pump gas for drivers.
As of Jan. 1, gas stations in counties with a population of less than 40,000 are permitted to offer self-service. While the
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