Mayor Bloomberg has announced that gas rationing, which began in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, will come to an end on Saturday. The system went into effect on November 6 to alleviate the heavy gas lines that were hitting the city. Bloomberg extended the gas rationing system since this week was a heavy travel week, not all of the train/subway stations are operating properly, and about 30% of the city’s gas stations are still closed due to the storm. Read more below.
The off-even license plate system for gas and diesel purchases in New York City has been lifted, and will be effective at 6 a.m. Saturday, Mayor Bloomberg announced Friday. But on Sunday, Bloomberg extended it until 6 a.m. Saturday in the city. He noted then that it was a major travel week, and 30 percent of New York City’s stations were still closed.
