NJ governor’s gas pump April Fools’ post backfires as many don’t think ban is funny

Mock announcement to end self-serve ban draws criticism from residents and users

Trenton, NJ – A social media post from New Jersey’s official government account announcing the end of the state’s self-service gas ban quickly drew backlash Wednesday, after many users reacted before realizing it was an April Fools’ Day joke.

Update: residents upset after state-funded account used for non-official business.

New Jersey is the only state in America that bans the public from pumping their own gas. It has been a source of debate for New Jersey re...