I’m from a US state where we don’t pump our own gas. Since I don’t pump my own gas regularly - only when I’m out of state - I’m not exactly sure when this happened, but all gas pumps seem to play ads now while the pump runs. At least the states adjacent to mine. Like can I not even pump gas in peace? Stop trying to manipulate my purchasing decisions 24/7.

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    10 hours ago

    I’m from a US state where we don’t pump our own gas.

    You can just say New Jersey. After Oregon lifted its ban in 2023, it’s the only one left!

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      9 hours ago

      Yes, just say “I’m from the best US state” next time instead, OP, people will know what you mean.

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      8 hours ago

      Do petrol station attendants who have to pump fuel get paid better than those who don’t? I’m assuming that they need some kind of license?

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        8 hours ago

        That’s funny. Maybe they just didn’t notice? When I was there and started to pump my own gas (being from out-of-state), they stopped me and took over, but it wasn’t like the pumps were locked or anything. I did see that stations turned off the pumps after-hours, when they didn’t have anyone to pump fuel…