Governor George Pataki proposes legislation to increase the number of service stations that sell ethanol and renewable fuel. This will make it easier for drivers in New York State to purchase these clean, homegrown fuels. ...
... "If this legislation is enacted, New York State would allow service stations to sell 
E85 (85 percent ethanol, 15 percent gasoline) or biodiesel regardless of any existing contractual provisions. Iowa has already passed similar legislation. There are an estimated 200,000 flex fuel vehicles registered in New York State. These vehicles can operate on either traditional gasoline or ethanol. However, at the present time, there are no public service stations where drivers can purchase E85 to use in these vehicles. The exclusivity contracts serve as a barrier to increasing fueling access. " ...
Via State of New York: GOVERNOR CALLS FOR END TO CONTRACTS THAT PROHIBIT THE SALE OF RENEWABLE FUELS AT SERVICE STATIONS ...