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April 27, 2026
Today’s Atlantic Trivia: Gas and Taxes
Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.
TL;DR
- A common feature at U.S. gas stations, visible in the price per gallon, was created in response to a 1932 one-penny gas tax.
- New York is the sole U.S. state that bans the use of latches on gas nozzles for hands-free pumping.
- Massachusetts and Hawaii have previously lifted prohibitions on hands-free pumping, leaving New York as the only state with the restriction.
- The article is part of The Atlantic's daily trivia feature, with questions and submission details provided.