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Fuel Rationing Continues in New York City

Mayor Michael Bloomberg is extending the gas rationing system in New York City through Thanksgiving, despite having ended already in New Jersey and on Long Island.

He announced Sunday that the odd-even license plate system would be in effect through Friday.

Bloomberg said that with 30 percent of stations still closed and a major travel week coming up, the extension would make sure there aren’t the long lines that brought about the system in the first place.

Motorists can get gas on alternate days based on whether their license plate ends with odd or even numbers.

Rationing went into effect in the city on Nov. 9 in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. Damage to gas stations and distribution networks had led to hours-long lines.

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3 Comments

  • what a joke

    the cops arent even checking any cars at the gas stations as there are no lines so whats the point?

  • Bloomberg just don-t get it.

    Bloomberg heard that they did it in New Jersey for a few weeks so he has to do the same. He has no idea that they started it right after the storm and he started it 3 weeks later. What a jerk.