The problem is gas stations aren't the real thing anymore, just a gas stop or repairs. With all the quick change oil places and cheap maintenance facilities that went to the wayside years ago. Revenue loss. So they went after the convenience market and are doing well with it. Good business model for them. I've seen party stores near gas stations close for this reason.
It is just a great place to observe the breakdown of society and the new " me" mind frame. But I will say there are times were all the parking spaces are full in the front past the pumps. I don't defend the behavior and see it as nothing but ignorance. I've seen people park at the pump go in the store and come back and leave without getting any gas.
It's a sign of the times.