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Oregon lawmakers vote to allow self-serve gas statewide, ending decades-long ban (www.oregonlive.com)
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The bill would require gas stations to staff at least half of their pumps, but half could be available for self-service.

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[โ€“] UltimoGato@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I think this is my favorite part. I don't think I've ever seen a fuel pump that accepts coins.

This bill approved Wednesday would also eliminate from state law language referring to coin-operated fuel pumps, perhaps in recognition of the fact that a $1 coin, the largest denomination in general circulation, would today buy two-tenths of a gallon of gas, and it would take more than 50 of them to fill an average tank.

[โ€“] themadcodger@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Oh huh. I didn't think something like that ever existed, but it must have. Maybe rural areas?