Save Money By Serving Yourself
New York reports a surge in self service gas stations driven by oil price spikes and consumer demand. Growth spans the Midwest and South with 20 to 30 percent of Southern California stations self serve, while bans persist in New Jersey New York City and Philadelphia. Critics fear safety and lack of trained staff, opponents argue time and cost savings. Stations vary from fully unattended ones to hybrid models offering both options. The future may see areas with only self serve and others with mixed offerings on competing corners.
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Oil Profits Put To Use In Arabian Gulf, Author Says
Louise Montague, after three weeks in the United Arab Emirates, reports oil profits are lifting average Arab lives. She notes sheiks fund court access, provide water pumps, and promote education and medicine while balancing tradition with modernity. Women pursue new life paths though money leads to larger families.
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