Oregon to allow people to pump their own gas during the virus

[WhatInThe]

Oregon, one of two states that does not allow people to pump their own gas will allow it for at least two weeks during the virus.

https://ktvz.com/news/coronavirus/2...erve-gas-for-2-weeks-due-to-covid-19-outbrak/

Which brings up the question does the virus survive around gas fumes and residue. I'm all for pumping one's own gas but with the virus isn't all the different people handling the pump handle as issue? Or is an attendant taking credit cards, cash etc, a second person a greater issue.

 

[Aunt Bea]

I always pay at the pump using a credit card.

To me, the pump and the credit card pad on the pump are not much different than any other surface that we touch when we are out in the world.

 

[win231]

I was really surprised when I learned about Oregon not allowing drivers to pump their own gas.

 

[Pepper]

The other state is New Jersey?

 

[hollydolly]

I have to admit, that I like someone else pumping my petrol for me... here in the UK we all pump our own ( I use latex gloves) , but in Many regions of Spain and Italy, they mostly pump the gas for you.. Great..it appeals to my lazy side..let them do the work while I sit in the car and then pay them out of my drivers window...

 

[jujube]

I remember the first time I bought gas in Oregon. I was ready to pump and an Indian woman came out, dressed in a sari and nursing a baby and did the pumping. I was concerned that being around all those gas fumes would be bad for the baby. It was really strange.

 

[Lakeland living]

I never heard of that before...I can understand why , seeing people smoking while pumping gas. Or once a lady left the pump running and went to the washroom.

 

[RadishRose]

 

[oldman]

I was really surprised when I learned about Oregon not allowing drivers to pump their own gas.

Maybe it's too technical for them to operate? There should be a "How To" video on YouTube.

 

[Aunt Bea]

I need some slack on pump three ...

 

[Mrs. Robinson]

We don`t go to Oregon too often,but every time we do,we forget that you are not allowed to pump your own gas.

 

[fuzzybuddy]

Anybody know why Oregon & Jersey won't let customers pour their own gas?

 

[Marie5656]

Remember to wear disposable gloves at the pump.

 

[win231]

Well this guy is a riot. Scroll to 4:10 for the gas pump joke:

 

[Gary O']

I was really surprised when I learned about Oregon not allowing drivers to pump their own gas.

Yeah, been that way forever here

I pump my own because I get mine at the local reservation.

I've wondered about using the debit...at gas stations or anywhere
Or letting a cashier handle my card...along with several 100
Money can't be much better

Too bad technology hasn't come up with hands off....like a scan

 

[Ken N Tx]

Too bad technology hasn't come up with hands off....like a scan

Use the chip on the card...Use your own pen when signing the ticket..

 

[Gary O']

Use the chip on the card...Use your own pen when signing the ticket..

Well, I slide it into the slot....along with several 100 other folks that slide their cards

Yes, I use my own pen

 

[terry123]

I slide it into the slot. The screen asks you if okay. I press enter and say yes to get my receipt which I check to be sure it is correct. You don't sign anything at the pumps I have used here in Texas. You only sign if you go in and pay before pumping. I prefer to pay at the pump. Several times a man next to another pump sees me with my cane and comes over and pumps for me. I say thank you and he says "yes mam" (sic). Happens quite a lot to me.