Governor signs new gas station law    The bill,  known as the
open supply bill, was signed Friday by Paterson.  Most major oil
companies force their gas station owners to sell only their
branded gas, which is typically more expensive than generic gas
that independent gas stations buy.  New York is the first state
to approve the practice, which will void provisions in contracts
forcing the station owners to buy the branded gas.  The New York
State Association of Service Stations and Repair Shops believe
the new law could lower gas prices by 20 cents per gallon with
the new competition.  Categories: Energy, Transportation Larry
Rulison  7 Responses    1. DM says:      Is this related to the
legislation that was on the governors desk that wants to
eliminate zone pricing of gas?    2. Larry Rulison, Business
writer says:      This law is different than the zone pricing
prohibition law, which the governor also signed.    3. Marty
says:      This is welcome news that hopefully will stimulate
competition.    4. DM s