Pump Your Own Gas? Here's What Warren Drivers Say

WARREN, NJ — As some legislators continue to push for a self-serve gas fueling option, many drivers, including in Warren, would prefer to sit tight in their car and be served.

A new bill introduced last month, dubbed the Motorist Fueling Choice and Convenience Act, would give gas stations the option of offering self-serve pumps while still requiring stations with more than four dispensers to continue to offer full-service gas pumps.

Supporters of the bill argue that allowing a self-serve option would cut the cost of gas in the state. The New Jersey Gasoline-Convenience-Automotive Association estimated that stations could reduce prices by 15 cents per gallon if they're allowed to offer self-service. Read More: Most NJ Drivers Against Pumping Their Own Gas: Patch Survey

Patch asked drivers whether they would like an added self-service option to gas stations. The responses were mixed among Warren drivers, yet with more leaning towards not wanting the change.

Here are some of the responses:

"Won’t save a dime. Look around, all other states pump their own gas and the price is about as high as ours," said one driver.

"No. Jersey girls don’t do that," said another driver.

"No dumb idea," said a driver.

"I would love to have the option," said a driver.

"It won’t save us a dime, they’ll make self serve the price we pay now and service will cost .25 more," said another driver.

An NJ bill would add self-service options to gas stations. How do you feel about it? Would you pump your own gas? Comment below, or join the conversation on the Warren Patch Facebook page.

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