It is? It sure seems like the handles of the pumps end up smelling like gas. Maybe where you live it's better, but when I've driven elsewhere this was most certainly the case. Or maybe my sense of smell is too sensitive. ;^)

Also, grew up on a farm with its own gas pump for the vehicles. Pumped a lot of gas.

Eh, you shouldn't regularly get gasoline on your hand, for sure, but it is a legitimate point that pump handles do frequently have some smell. Not that it's ever bothered me, but I like the smell of gasoline so I'm probably not the best to ask.