Avoid Pump Rage



This is from Atlanta, US. Empty gas stations? "Pump rage"? That hasn't happened yet here in Japan, although there have been a couple of reports of drivers who just left without paying after filling up. Kurashi will keep you posted.

Avoid Pump Rage; Practice Gas Line Etiquette

Long lines at the pump and the high price of gas when you can find it are creating a hostile environment at the local gas station.

As soon as you're finished filling up a long line of other drivers waits to take your spot at the pump.

Time is money and gasoline is even more money.

But the crush to fill up doesn't give drivers an excuse to abandon common courtesy.

Here are a few rules that might help you keep your sanity while waiting for fuel:

1. Get in line - If there's nobody behind you it's OK to hover and see which line is moving fastest, but as soon as somebody else pulls into the lot you must pick a line and pull into place.

2. Use credit - While people are waiting it slows things down when somebody strolls inside and pays cash, so use your credit or debit card.

Source: wsbtv

Comments

Pandabonium said…
The last suggestion (use credit) can be problematical as some companies have limited the amount that can be charged for gasoline at any one time. There are other issues too - some that could trigger extra fees - and consumers might want to read this article - before deciding to use credit at the pump.

http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/buyers-fume-at-gas-credit-cards-1267.php

I avoid this issue altogether - I ride a bicycle!
4:13 pm, October 06, 2008
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