A preventative squirt or two of WD-40 is all that's needed.
Then you won't ever need that seat-belt suggestion. Though I must admit, that's pretty creative.
When my gas door stuck, having someone hold the lever (you'll find lots of volunteers willing to see a hybrid up close) then pushing on the door popped it open. I didn't need to stick anything inside to pry it loose. Later I discovered the hinges had simply dried out from the winter's generous doses of sand & salt. So your suggestion of using a bit of oil is right on.
Then you won't ever need that seat-belt suggestion. Though I must admit, that's pretty creative.
When my gas door stuck, having someone hold the lever (you'll find lots of volunteers willing to see a hybrid up close) then pushing on the door popped it open. I didn't need to stick anything inside to pry it loose. Later I discovered the hinges had simply dried out from the winter's generous doses of sand & salt. So your suggestion of using a bit of oil is right on.