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Yeah this is definitely an interesting situation. I remember another state started allowing it a few years ago and there were quite a few issues. I can't blame

by jjice 3y ago

Yeah this is definitely an interesting situation. I remember another state started allowing it a few years ago and there were quite a few issues. I can't blame them though, imagine having never done something before and now you have to start. Probably tricky the first time. Growing up pumping your own gas for you parents while they run into the gas station store or something makes you forget that not everyone knows it.

rootusrootus 3y ago
> imagine having never done something before Oh jeez. Most people in Oregon live in Portland, across the river from Washington, and have pumped their own gas many times. I'm sure the media will find some confused elderly people to put on the evening news, though.
- tzs 3y ago
  > Oh jeez. Most people in Oregon live in Portland, across the river from Washington, and have pumped their own gas many times. I've never compared gas prices in Portland and Washington, but I'd expect them to be higher in Washington. 1. Washington has sales tax. Oregon does not. Washington will return that tax if the Oregonian keeps their receipt and files for a refund with the Washington Department of Revenue (it used to be that they could show Oregon ID at the time of purchase and the retailer would not collect the tax, but that changed in 2020. 2. Washington gas taxes are $0.11/gallon higher than Oregon gas taxes. I'd thus expect Oregonians to try to avoid gassing up in Washington, and generally only do so when they are going to be going somewhere in Washington far enough from Oregon that they have to gas up there.
  - lotsofpulp 3y ago
    Use the Costco app to compare real time gas prices all over the country. Tue are Costco’s on both sides of the Columbia River. Note that WA started a carbon tax on oil producers or sellers Jan 1 however that should have increased gas prices. > 1. Washington has sales tax. Oregon does not. Washington will return that tax if the Oregonian keeps their receipt and files for a refund with the Washington Department of Revenue How does this work in the case of gas, because one of the stipulations is: > Purchases are for eligible items that will only be used outside of Washington state. >Purchases are for tangible property/goods, digital products, or digital codes. Common examples include home appliances and electronics, household goods, and clothes. https://dor.wa.gov/file-pay-taxes/apply-tax-refund/state-sales-tax-refund-qualified-nonresidents https://dor.wa.gov/file-pay-taxes/apply-tax-refund/state-sal... Seems like it would hard to show that you used a certain amount of gas outside of WA.
- ksenzee 3y ago
  I live in Washington, well north of the Oregon state line, and I've helped sheepish Oregonians pump their gas once or twice. I doubt it'll be hard to find confused people of all ages.
lesuorac 3y ago
> Growing up pumping your own gas for you parents while they run into the gas station store or something makes you forget that not everyone knows it. How will those rental car drivers from NYC ever manage! But honestly, in states where you can pump your gas just drive around for an 1 hour with your eyes open. You'll pass by several other cars whose gas lids aren't actually closed ...

by jjice 3y ago

rootusrootus 3y ago

> imagine having never done something before Oh jeez. Most people in Oregon live in Portland, across the river from Washington, and have pumped their own gas many times. I'm sure the media will find some confused elderly people to put on the evening news, though.

tzs 3y ago
> Oh jeez. Most people in Oregon live in Portland, across the river from Washington, and have pumped their own gas many times. I've never compared gas prices in Portland and Washington, but I'd expect them to be higher in Washington. 1. Washington has sales tax. Oregon does not. Washington will return that tax if the Oregonian keeps their receipt and files for a refund with the Washington Department of Revenue (it used to be that they could show Oregon ID at the time of purchase and the retailer would not collect the tax, but that changed in 2020. 2. Washington gas taxes are $0.11/gallon higher than Oregon gas taxes. I'd thus expect Oregonians to try to avoid gassing up in Washington, and generally only do so when they are going to be going somewhere in Washington far enough from Oregon that they have to gas up there.
- lotsofpulp 3y ago
  Use the Costco app to compare real time gas prices all over the country. Tue are Costco’s on both sides of the Columbia River. Note that WA started a carbon tax on oil producers or sellers Jan 1 however that should have increased gas prices. > 1. Washington has sales tax. Oregon does not. Washington will return that tax if the Oregonian keeps their receipt and files for a refund with the Washington Department of Revenue How does this work in the case of gas, because one of the stipulations is: > Purchases are for eligible items that will only be used outside of Washington state. >Purchases are for tangible property/goods, digital products, or digital codes. Common examples include home appliances and electronics, household goods, and clothes. https://dor.wa.gov/file-pay-taxes/apply-tax-refund/state-sales-tax-refund-qualified-nonresidents https://dor.wa.gov/file-pay-taxes/apply-tax-refund/state-sal... Seems like it would hard to show that you used a certain amount of gas outside of WA.
ksenzee 3y ago
I live in Washington, well north of the Oregon state line, and I've helped sheepish Oregonians pump their gas once or twice. I doubt it'll be hard to find confused people of all ages.

lesuorac 3y ago

> Growing up pumping your own gas for you parents while they run into the gas station store or something makes you forget that not everyone knows it. How will those rental car drivers from NYC ever manage! But honestly, in states where you can pump your gas just drive around for an 1 hour with your eyes open. You'll pass by several other cars whose gas lids aren't actually closed ...