Only two states require gas station attendants to pump your gas…and one of them just ended that law after 72 years, Oregon. The only other state is New Jersey. The change will take effect as soon as the Governor signs the bill into law. The ban was initially put in place due to safety reasons, as pumping flammable liquids were thought to be dangerous for the average motorist. However, it also had to do with preserving entry-level jobs. Despite the economy enjoying near-full employment, stations have had a hard time filling these jobs, causing motorists longer waits as a few attendants flit between several pumps.
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