Keep in mind that we Americans have schlepped in to the gas station attendants to pay for most of our lives (until ~1997 or so when pay at the pump became nearly universal, some stations were earlier). We survived. Pay at the pump is convenient, but not essential.

If you crave pay at the pump, the best thing to do is to ask your issuer for a zip code or at least tell you what to do. Or stay in Oregon or New Jersey where all gas is sold full serve.

US gas stations will go to EMV chip and pin eventually, but don't expect it in the next five years.