It is now legal to pump one’s own gas at gas stations in Oregon, making New Jersey the only US state where it’s not. (Article link.) The surprising part of the new Oregon law: The price must be identical for self-serve and attendant-pumped gas. Also, at least half the pumps must have an attendant. I’m no economist, […]

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