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.

Edit: ok I get it, there’s a mute button. I appreciate the tip, but people are already reporting that it only sometimes works. Knowing there’s a mute button that sometimes functions doesn’t make me less infuriated

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[–] 36 points 1 year ago* (9 children)

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 points 1 year ago (2 children)

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

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (2 children)

    ???? I was just in NJ for the first time earlier this week and I pumped my own gas.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year 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...

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