Oregon House approves bill allowing self-serve gas.
The Oregon House of Representatives passed a bill that would allow drivers to pump their own gas, which would be the first time since 1951. The bill requires gas stations to keep half of their pumps for attendants, and gas stations would be required to offer self-service and attendant service at the same price. The bill has bipartisan support and proponents say it would speed up gas lines and ease staffing shortages at gas stations. Opponents voiced concern over the immediacy of implementation and whether passage of this bill would lead to an eventual elimination of attendant service.