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Oregon lifts ban on self-serve gas, leaving N.J. as the only state prohibiting it (www.nbcnews.com)
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For the first time in more than seven decades, drivers in Oregon are allowed to pump their own gas.

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[–] 28 points 3 years ago (2 children)

Oregon has the fourth most expensive gas by state. New Jersey is pretty high up there, although admittedly cheaper than its neighbors by a few cents. I would doubt that full vs. self service has any real impact on gas prices

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    The reason West Coast states have expensive gas is that there are no pipelines connecting them to the rest of the countr, specifically Texas. Washington and Oregon produce zero crude oil. California can't produce enough for the whole West Coast so a majority of oil has to be shipped by a more inefficient way, causing prices to go up. This is reflected by the fact the 4 most expensive states for gas are California, Washington, Hawaii and Oregon.

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  • [+] -9 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    I suspect you tip the guy filling your car though? Probably a few dollars each time?

    From what I read tipped workers are generally paid below minimum wage and as such the cost difference to a station is probably negligible.

    But the real cost to you will be less because I doubt you're going to tip the cashier and definitely not pay at the pump..

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  • [–] 8 points 3 years ago (3 children)

    I've never seen anyone tip a gas station attendant in NJ before. I don't know what they get paid though

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago*

    Anecdotal experience incoming...

    I used to pump gas in NJ at a Wawa. I got paid around $9 an hour in the early 2000s. At Wawa at least, the gas attendants get paid the same as the inside staff.

    Tips were always appreciated, but never expected.

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