I Paid $1.99/Gal For Gas!

[x635 4,066]

While in NJ this past Saturday evening, on the way to Ikea, I stopped at the Exxon when you first get on to Route 4 after the GWB.

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I was so excited, I haven't paid $1.99 for gas in a long time! AND, they even pump it for you!

[ajsbear 11]

I was down near Ocean City Md last week and paid 1.94 for Shell Regular. Wanted to buy a couple of gas cans and bring some extra back.

[Guest WolfEMT]

AND, they even pump it for you!

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They pump it for you because in NJ, it's something like a $5,000 fine to pump your own fuel. The concept behind the law is that it supposedly cuts down on accidents similar to the Eastchester Exxon incident from a year or two ago since the gas station attendant does everything and there is supposedly less of a chance for things to go wrong. However, there is a bit of speculation as to why NJ is one of the only states that deems it illegal to self-serve your gas; one of which being that since full-serve is generally a bit more expensive than self-serve, the state will reap more of a tax benefit in manipulating the market.

[AndyC3J 190]

Hmmm......I'm going down to Rutherford on Saturday. Maybe I'll top off down there for the return trip.

Still hovering around $2.39 in my neighborhood.

[Remember585 815]

Still $2.54 a gallon at Croton Exxon this morning.

Is their gas special? Does it make you smarter?!

[res6cue 67]

NJ has one of the lowest gas taxes in the country, well below the nationwide average. And that's WITH the 5 cent additional tax they add at the pump because it's full serve. Hey, if they wanna pump my gas for me, that's fine. It's still a boatload cheaper than in NY. Also keep in mind how many jobs would be lost if NJ repealed the full serve only law.

[E64PCFD2044 1]

Is it still only New Jersey and Colorado that have the full-serve only law?

[res6cue 67]

New Jersey and Oregon, actually.

[E64PCFD2044 1]

New Jersey and Oregon, actually.

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thanks, i wasn't sure