Rantz: Lazy, egotistical Oregonians can pump their own gas now
But will they? I bet they won't.
Lazy, egotistical Oregonians now have the option to pump their own gas. But will they?
House Bill 2426, which goes into effect on August 4, allows Oregon gas stations to set aside half of their pumps for self-service. The ban on self-service has been in place for more than 71 years. It was a way to ensure low-skilled jobs stay in place, which is why the law still requires staff to fuel vehicles on the remaining pumps. Still, there likely will be some layoffs with the new law.
