Defense Logistics Agency to Purchase Diesel and Unleaded Fuel to Supplement Ongoing Private Sector Efforts as Part of Ongoing Response to Hurricane Sandy

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11/02/2012 07:59 PM EDT

WASHGINTON, DC – As part of the ongoing response and recovery from Hurricane Sandy, President Obama has directed the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to purchase up to 12 million gallons of unleaded fuel and up to 10 million gallons of diesel fuel for distribution in areas impacted by the storm to supplement ongoing private sector efforts.  This purchase will be transported by tanker trucks and distributed throughout New York, New Jersey and other communities impacted by the storm.

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