This week the state of Oregon removed the prohibition of citizens fueling their own vehicles at gas pumps; leaving the state of New Jersey as the sole state that prohibits their citizens from pumping their own gas. Here is an excellent article explaining how these prohibitions began in New Jersey. But the reaction of the Oregon citizens is quite shocking. If one was to read some of their social media comments (FaceBook link) you would see why there was a prohibition, to begin with. After reading hundreds of, often LOL, comments I quickly realized that there are many people who have no idea as to the dangers of transferring a flammable liquid.
The OR law took effect on 1/1/2018 and allows some gas stations in the State’s 15 counties with populations under 40,000 to offer self-serve gasoline. Three counties on the Oregon Coast can now offer self-serve fueling from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. under the same bill.