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Bloomberg: Gas Rationing To Start Tomorrow

November 8, 2012 Heather Chin

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Mayor Michael Bloomberg issued an emergency order today, declaring a state of emergency in the city, and authorizing gas supplies to be rationed in order “to ensure that all New Yorkers have a steady and reliable source of energy for both transportation and maintenance of essential services at home, and the orderly flow of traffic in New York City.”

So, the city now has a gas rationing system based on odd-even numbered license plates and days. It goes into effect at 6 a.m. on Friday, November 9, at all gas stations in all five boroughs.

The temporary odd-even system will remain in effect until further notice, and will operate as follows:

Vehicles with license plates ending in an even number or the number “0” can make purchases of motor fuel on even numbered days.
Vehicles with license plates ending in an odd number can make purchases of motor fuel on odd numbered days.
Vehicles with licenses plates ending in a letter or other character can make purchases on odd numbered days.
Commercial vehicles, emergency vehicles, buses and paratransit vehicles, Medical Doctor (MD) plates and vehicles licensed by the Taxi and Limousine Commission are exempt.