Mayor Mike Bloomberg signs emergency order gas rationing

Martin J. Golden

November 8, 2012

Gas rationing will be based on whether your license plate is odd or even numbered. Starting 6:00 AM Friday

• 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.