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Recalling the suburban gas riots of 1979

This much can be said for the advent of the $4 gallon of gas: It has not driven anyone to run riot. Yet. But Steve Lankin, whose Levittown station survived the gas riots of 1979, is calling it quits. Adjusted for inflation, gas prices are now as bad as then. He's had enough.

In business since 1964, Steven Lankin says he'll call it quits in a few months. His gas station remained open during the 1979 Levittown riot, which he called "pretty horrifying."
In business since 1964, Steven Lankin says he'll call it quits in a few months. His gas station remained open during the 1979 Levittown riot, which he called "pretty horrifying."Read more
    by Derrick Nunnally, Inquirer Staff Writer
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