Apparently, elderly citizens in the other 48 states are not as mentally challenged by simple tasks as those geezers in Oregon and New Jersey.
"Oregon's law says it's in the public interest to maintain the ban.
Allowing self-service would increase fire hazards, create challenges for elderly citizens and drivers with disabilities and lead to gas station attendant job losses, according to the statute."
https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/18/energy/new-jersey-oregon-pump-your-own-gas/index.html
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