The interesting anomaly in Oregon's attendant-pumping experience is that even though the stations had to pay an attendant to pump your gas, Oregon's gas prices were ALWAYS lower than that of neighboring states. I kind of liked it- not only did you not get your own hands or clothing smelly or smeared but you were aware that it was an entry into the jobs world for young people. Kind of like McDonald's today.

Watch. Oregon's pump prices will soon, if not already, rival those of California and Washington and Idaho....