Gov. Cuomo announces first state-based Strategic Gasoline Reserve to be tapped during emergencies
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced a measure to prevent a gas shortage in New York like the one that millions of residents experienced after Superstorm Sandy. In a statement, the governor announced the
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Oct 26, 2013, 7:02 PM
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced a measure to prevent a gas shortage in New York like the one that millions of residents experienced after Superstorm Sandy.
In a statement, the governor announced the nation's first state-based Strategic Gasoline Reserve to prevent future supply gaps during severe weather events and emergencies.
An emergency supply of about 3 million gallons of gas will be stored on Long Island.
The measure is part of the state's Fuel NY initiative.
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