Mr. Renkes stresses to NEVER get back into your vehicle while filling it with gas.
Mr. Renkes states in his summary that "In many of the reports we received, the refueler became charged prior to or during the refueling process through friction between clothing and the car seat to such an extent that electrostatic discharges to the vehicle body, fuel cap or dispensing nozzle occurred," but he makes no statement about whether or not drivers should return to their vehicles during the refueling process. ("Never re-enter your vehicle" is one of the "Three Rules for Safe Refueling" listed on the PEI's Stop Static page; it is not a part of Mr. Renkes' summary.)