why there is no self service at gas stations?

[AdfsadfA]

hi
why in NJ/NY,there is no self service at the gas stations..
is that a state rule..

which other states have that policy and what is the reason behind that.

[Josh]

Actually, it's more or less tradition. Not long ago, NJ state Governor suggested offering self-service gas pumps at stations throughout NJ in response to the rising gas prices and the revolt was tremendous. Most of the state emailed and called him telling him he couldn't do so.

So, New Jersey and Oregon remain the only two full service states.

It's been that way in Jersey for more than fifty years. Why? No reason, they just like someone else doing it.

While I read the responses, someone said those who have full service sell more expensive gas. Not true. I live here in the tri-state area, and NJ has the cheapest gas between PA, NY, and NJ.

[NotJudasRabbi]

Those are highly populated areas so that would make them potential high crime areas and since the 70's we figured out a glitch in the system so to speak; just drive off when you get your gas then that makes it free. Duuuuhh! Big city equals big money and they don't want to lose a fraction of it.

[James]

I don't know why this is, but it is a law. Oregon has this as well as I found out when passing through and got yelled at for trying to pump my own gas.

Maybe it is a union thing? I have no idea, but it's stupid.

[MakDaddySuperFly]

So you can't steal gas so easily, Lol.

[JohnD]

Some places it easy to have someone pump it, then to run after some one stealing it. Next you see them handing out paper towel in the rest rooms.

[Jewel]

hmmm, ask your local district folks.....or your state...... cause last i check, that's not a rule.................

[dalejrfan]

Because they make more money from them pumping it. They get to charge more taxes and more for the peoples salary who's pumping it.

[TioGringo]

Two states prohibit self-serve gas stations: New Jersey and Oregon

[Jibet777]

Ya know, I live in utah, and I went to NY and NJ not to long ago, i thought it was the weirdest thing when they pumped our gas, cool... but I have no idea why... I guess there are more people out in that area who are unemployed, that doing stupid jobs like that, helps out? I dont know? haha