Vernal Express | 1979-12-13 | Page 11 | Full-Service Stations Face Extinction

Full-Sen ice Stations Face Extinction Government regulations concerning gas station services will probably affect motorists. The regulations prohibit station operators from including the cost of services such as checking tires and cleaning wiiidshields in the prices they charge for gasoline. Formerly, stations could count the cost of such "courtesy" serv ices in setting their pump prices for fuel. The individual dealers, however, do not have to charge the separate cost. If they don't, they will have to absorb the cost orthe'servicc. Many' dealers fear that Wis new' ' ruling w ill force them to convert to self-serve miu.u.