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> Sure you could fully automate fuel stations Where are you from? I thought fuel stations in most Western countries were fully automated already. In Sweden the
by Kiro 5y ago
> Sure you could fully automate fuel stations
Where are you from? I thought fuel stations in most Western countries were fully automated already. In Sweden there are loads with no people at all but even the ones with a store you just pay at the pump. You only go inside if you need to buy something else.
Very strange example to use and kind of invalidates your whole point.
- Twisol 5y agoApparently, it's illegal to pump your own gas in New Jersey. [0] [0] https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/74549/why-cant-you-pump-your-own-gas-new-jersey https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/74549/why-cant-you-pump-...
- Workaccount2 5y agoFrom NJ, wouldn't change it. No need to get out of your car and deal with a dirty pump. You can also get out to go in the store while they fill your tank, or some smaller places you can buy stuff right from the attendant. Gas doesn't cost any extra because of it either. We used to have some of the cheapest gas in the country before a recent tax hike. Basically a free service, no tipping either. One downside is that if it is busy you might have to wait, but the guys are usually pretty quick.
- someguy321 5y agoYou pay for that service whether you realize it or not.
- savingsPossible 5y agoApparently not? The cost can come from the margin for the gas station, not the consumer
- someguy321 5y agoGas stations are a notoriously low-margin business. Realistically costs get passed on to the consumer.
- kortilla 5y agoLOL. Who do you think you’re buying the gas from and who sets the price?