NEW YORK (Reuters) - The miles-long lines of New York area motorists scrambling for gasoline showed no signs of abating on Friday, with "panic buying" gripping the storm-hit area even as pipelines and oil tankers began to resume bulk shipments.
The lack of fuel -- and lack of power to pump it -- had a noticeable impact on morning travel in the dense New York City and New Jersey area four days after Sandy smashed into the U.S. Northeast. Roads were quieter with some taxi drivers and frustrated commuters choosing to stay home rather than brave the roads or search out scarce fuel.
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