Lifelong Oregonian attempts to pump gas for the first time now that it's legal

Hi it's me, The Oregonian/OregonLive's video editor, Teresa Mahoney. I have to admit, I've never pumped my own gas before. As a lifelong Oregonian, I've never had the need to (nor could I, legally). Sure, I've assisted on out-of-state roadtrips, but never attempted it solo. Plus, I mostly took TriMet before the pandemic or had stints in NYC or India where I didn't even need a car.
But after Gov. Tina Kotek signed House Bill 2426 into law Friday, reversing a decades-old ban on self-serve gasoline, Oregonians now have the option of pumping their own gas. So I gave it a shot. Be gentle, kind viewer. Most things done for the first time don't always go smoothly.
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[@mikesautoparts4945]

Don't forget to tell your viewers when removing the nozzle hold it up so you don't drip gas on your paint.

[@vtoutdoorsman8022]

I've never had someone else pump my gas lol we don't have that option here

[@charlenerobinson3291]

Seriously. Hillarious

[@jerrilynhenson9024]

It's not that hard. I had to learn when I moved to WA for a few years. I prefer NOT to.

[@erinrising2799]

I don't want the attendants to loose their jobs so I will continue to utilize their services

[@ruthannmarie7119]

Ohmygosh