HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Self-service gas: It’s a ho-hum topic now

Written October 3rd, 2023 by Hasso Hering

It’s been two months since House Bill 2426 took effect, allowing more self-service at Oregon gas stations. And as far as anyone knows, fuel fires have not erupted and nothing has blown up.


Governor hasn’t decided on self-service gas

Written July 25th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

The bill to end Oregon’s 70-year-old ban on motorists pumping their own gas was hanging in the balance Tuesday, with Gov. Tina Kotek apparently weighing whether to sign or veto the change.


New station opens, and self-service ban ends

Written June 22nd, 2023 by Hasso Hering

On Wednesday I happened to pass Albany’s newest gas station on the same day the legislature voted to authorize motorists to pump their own gas if that’s what they want.


 
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