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A New York Police Department officer directs cars at a Shell gasoline station on First Avenue and East 96th Street on Nov. 9 as New York City begins to ration gas according to license plate number.
Gasoline rationing for drivers in New York City has been extended through Friday.
The odd-even license plate system for gasoline and diesel purchase, instituted on Nov. 9 following the aftereffects of superstorm Sandy, was scheduled to end on Monday.
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced Sunday he was extending the emergency order, even as the long lines at the pump have diminished. Bloomberg noted the major travel week ahead due to Thanksgiving.
"The odd-even license plate system has worked well and helped to reduce wait times and lines at the pump," Bloomberg said in a statement. "With 30 percent of gas stations still closed and a major travel week coming, I am extending the successful odd-even system on gas and diesel fuel purchases to ensure we do not risk going back to the extreme lines we saw prior to the system being implemented."
Sandy caused significant flooding and damage to petroleum infrastructure throughout the tri-state area, forcing terminals and distribution networks in the region to close. An estimated 30 percent of gas stations in New York still are not operating, and this week is historically one of the heaviest travel weeks of the year, Bloomberg said.
Gasoline rationing on Long Island was lifted at midnight on Friday after eight days. New Jersey lifted its rationing after 10 days.
Some drivers in the Big Apple complained that the rationing was inconvenient.
“I don’t like it because it doesn’t serve the purpose of getting gas when you need it,” Luis De Pena, 63, told The New York Times. The retired nursing attendant in Manhattan said had to wait an extra day to fill up his car because he did not have the right license plate.
On Thursday, New York state notified 13 gas station operators it's going after them for violating the state law against price gouging.
The 13 stations include two in Nassau County, three in Suffolk County, two in Westchester County, one in Brooklyn, three in Queens and two in the Bronx.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said his office has received "hundreds of complaints" about price gouging after the storm.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Idaho, why am I not surprised? Last night, these two Spud monsters killed an innocent little monkey. Today, likley the pair are out snaring, trapping and torturing innoccent wolves. These men are like the USDA employee Josh Bransford who enjoys trapping and torturing wolves and bringing toddles to kill and torture sites. Idaho is not a civilized state. Idaho is a corrupt state ruled by brutal men. There still is no decent animal cruelty felony law on the books. These mental midgets run around brutalizing and killing domestic and wild creatures. The state is among the most corrupt in the nation. These monkey killers epitomize the typical Spud. A major clean-up must be done in this bizarre and sick state.
Ok what state our you from the state of retards? You don't even know what your talking about maybe it was someone from you State are you did this and now you think its a joke! You sound guilty to me why make a statement like this, what part did you play this?
Gene Gilbert
HUH?
Obviously Ravensong misplaced a post but you can glean a reasonable idea what it's about.
Your post, however, is simply an embarrassment.
As far as the rationing is concerned, it's Bloomberg brilliant. Just imagine all the increased revenue they will collect from the price gouging going on.
The real outrage should be that more than 2 weeks after Sandy nearly a third of the gas stations are still not operating.
As a resident of Boise, I am appalled at your absurd characterization of Idaho. Yes we have a few crazies around just like any other state. Furthermore your comment is not even on the right article. I suggest that you refrain from making absurd statements on which you nothing about.
I think you slaped the monkey one to many times.
monkeys &bloomberg sounds like they are related !!! the monkey was way smarter though !
Ravensong
Obama promes to end the red tape to provide a better help the victims of Sandy. FIMA is a disaster have incompetent people, burocrats groups receiving remuneracione in hundreds of thousands by doing nothing. Romney was right. The money received by FIMA would be better managed if each State has its own system of emergency. The federal Government gradually this taking of functions of each State creating a large bureaucracy and more regulations that ultimately make everything more difficult and more expensive
The" midget megalomaniac" loves this, his demented progressive ideology thrives on forcing rules, regulations and overall "authoritarian rule" on Americans! Revolt is way past due, these bas--rds treat Americans like slaves while they live lives of luxury!
Say ... didn't they already make a movie about all this ... I think it was called "Escape From New York"
Hey NY, it's 'THE NEW NORMAL'! Get used to it and like it. After all, you voted for these @!$%#s in power that are taking more of your liberty each day. The gas rationing is just more of your reward. ROTFLMAO!!!!
Looks like New Yorkers are going to need a little more patience. All things considered however, at least they still have access to gasoline. With all that the eastern coast has been through, there is still much to be thankful for this holiday.Because of the early warning system in place, so many lives were saved before Sandy struck. As well as giving people warnings about the North eastern winter blast.
Hopefully people this Thanksgiving will reflect upon what they have, instead of what they have lost. Considering how much damage has been done and the number of lives might have been taken by Sandy and what followed had we not had our modern warning systems and technologies.The resulting effort which so many people have put forth to reach out and help has been wonderful. I hope and pray the rest of this winter will go far smoothly.
Just wondering, when do New yorkers with PERSONALISED PLATES get their gas. Or does the NYPD determine if they are ODD.
BLOOMBERG SUCKS! get off your control freakiness bloodyturdberg !!!!!
@Dewey, If the last character on the plate is a letter, they fill on odd days. But not accounting for driver.
Bloomberg will soon decide that the odd/even rationing will be permanent, regardless of supply. And he will likely place traffic enforcement agents at gas stations to make sure the rules are obeyed. Anything that he can do to make it more difficult for motorists and commuters he will do. He hates drivers. But he loves the revenue they bring in via traffic and parking fines. He and his ilk like to call things like this a "Win Win" for everyone. BTW, Be aware of any politician that uses the term "Win Win for everyone" in a speech. It usually means that everyone gets screwed.
Pure stupidity. None of the stations are enforcing it. Anybody can get gas anywhere they want and nobody will say a word. Bloomberg is just showing how out of touch he is, like he always does. Can we get rid of him already? We, myself and just about every other NYer, are sick of his stupid ideas and bull@!$%#. Bring back Guiliani. At least he cared about the city. Bloomberg doesn't care about anything other then fattening his wallet and making himself look like a dick.
From someone else born raised and living in New York I agree with you 100%.
I don't understand why people wait for eight hours or more. They could drive to a million gas stations in that amount of time.
UH, stepasidesue, exactly where would they get the gas to drive those million gas stations...wherever they might be?
Stay out of Jersey it my gas!
I agree with Jeep & Fre, I hope that Bloomberg won't use this opportunity to introduce more of his unnecessary "Supersize" rules!!
@toons222 ,fck no ,the jersey gas is 50-80 cents cheaper a gallon then NYC and they pump it for you too ! i love jersey gas,it has less ethanol in it too and gives you way better milage ,i always fill up in jersey ,then fill up my gas jugs too
Thank goodness it's his last term, he's getting old and stupid, he's not as sharp as he used to be. Move on bloomy you shot your load already, make room for the young guns to get things done.
He never was sharp, just a thief and a criminal.
It doesn't matter if it's his last term, or if he's dull, the libs in the northeast will simply find another inept idiot to vote for....to wit, the recent presidential election.
Bah, the media will just promote Wall Street's Candidate, just like they did for the President. And before the lib's start screaming foul.. check the history of the DoJ with cases filed over the past 12 years, kind of scary thought, there were ZERO Corporate Level hearings (let alone convictions) that were initiated under the Obama Adminstration.
Funny how Obama's last campaign, key focus was trying to connect Romney to Bush, how did he know how? Easy... he also supported those same objectives... in fact, he has not changed on single Bush motivated legislation, that deals with the Central Bank.
I thought BO-Dumbo released federal fuels to the Northeast, where's Bo-Dumbo on this. OH that's right he's in Thailand, to busy to worry about the USA, election is over.
Didn't obama almighty state that "There was no fuel lines there"???? So I guess he lied.........AGAIN. How can a president keep lien and get away for it???/ Oh yea he is a liberal that's why.......................
Obama was right, there are no lines. Past 2 times I've filled up, I pulled right up to the pumps. No waiting. Bloomberg just has no idea whats going on in the city. He takes the subway, so what would he know about the masses who drive?
hey, I thought the pres went there for a pic and said "all is well..." . No going to grandmas house for t-giving this year unless you got a bicycle.
No, you didn't. That's not possible.
obama gonna cut through that red tape. Yeah right!
"No, you didn't. That's not possible."
There you are, trolling again.
There are no shortages,and no lines so it is ridiculous to continue this gas rationing.The Holiday is one reason to discontinue it.There are Gas Stations on property at JFK and Laguardia Airports.Airports are International free trade zones and are not subject to the same restrictions.It would be up to The port authority of NY and NJ to decide if odd even gas rationing continues,Bloomberg has no say.People also top off their rental cars at these stations.To refuse them gas means the car rental company will charge them $9 a gallon.I hope The Port Authority is not going along with this.
"I hope The Port Authority is not going along with this."
Hey, whatcha wanna bet as long as they get their cut anything goes?
It is just practice police-state BS
They are gonna need all the practice they can get and they know it.
Well it will soon end. I'm old enough to remember the odd/even days in California during the 70's Arab oil embargo. It is pretty simple keep your tank full so you don't need gas on a day that doesn't match your plate.
This is a wet dream for an environmentalist like Bloomberg... as long as he can justify the state of emergency, the gas rationing won't go away.
I wonder how much if any Michael (the global elitist) Bloomerberg has suffered in comparison to his loyal subjects.
He'll never suffer financially!
Yeah, I know, I was just throwing a little sarcasm out there. He's not into self sufferage, he just enjoys doling it out.
LMAO!!! I love wathing blue states suffer!!!
You like seeing people suffer, your sick.
Mr. Bloomberg should be focusing in excess soda sales. Even/odd days is good for my soda habits.
Critical times hard to deal with, will be here.
Well it's all good...........Obama had just enough jet fuel to fill his 747. Don't hate !
Any state that allowed Obamanation to be elected should only get the chance to get gas once a week....states that did not vote for Obama should be allowed to purchase gas whenever they want.
Those that voted for Obama clearly do not have sufficient intellect to operate a motor vehicle, therefore do not need to purchase fuel for one....
Stupid troll the election is over get on with your life.
Mr. Bloomberg would have you drinking sodas only on ood or even days.
We should leave your gas to your own production.
Any word if Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will still go on?
well, at least god bloomberger didnt ban purchases over 20 gallons, which would make more sense. but his speciality is soda anyway.
Due to the Heavy damage to infrastructure this rationing of Gas has been introduced. There might have been damage to even Gas Stations. This would avoid long queues. This is a short term measure. It will be lifted soon.May God give the Strength and Courage to the Americans to Rebuild their Lives and Infrastructure much better. GOD Bless the Americans. GOD BLESS THE USA.
Kevin Valentine Moraes
Mira Road (Thane)
"On Thursday, New York state notified 13 gas station operators it's going after them for violating the state law against price gouging."
But 'jacking up' new and used car prices ... well that is okay. 'Jacking up' airfares during the holiday periods ... well that is okay. 'Jacking up' hotel rates during the tourist season ... well that is okay. Somehow in all this great economic mix of free enterprise and the principle of supply and demand, apparently the pricing of gasoline somehow does not seem to follow the basic laws of economics.
Gasoline is considered a necessity like food, and most states have laws against increasing prices following a declared disaster. Any other time, gasoline is free to follow the market - it goes higher in the tourist season just like everything else you mentioned
Blooming-Idiot Berg will soon try and convince New Yorkers, walking is a better way to travel anyway. While he glides by in his Limousine. How's that third term working out for you guys? You Reap what you Sow.
They CAN'T cancel the MACY's Day PARADE !