FOR YOUR INFORMATION..................April 12, 1989



     Sun Co. has asked the Federal Trade Commission to approve 
its proposed divestiture of a gasoline station in Binghamton,
N.Y., to Anthony V. Manley, who currently operates the station.

     Sun had previously proposed divesting the station to Amerada
Hess Corp., along with a light petroleum products terminal and 9
related stations.  At that time, Sun also proposed divesting a
terminal in Williamsport, Penn., and five related gas stations.

     Commission approval of the divestitures is required by a
consent order charging that Sun's acquisition of Atlantic
Petroleum Corp. could lessen competition in the distribution and
marketing of gasoline and other light petroleum products in the
Binghamton, N.Y., and Williamsport, Penn., areas.

     The petitions to approve the divestitures will be subject to
public comment for 30 days, until May 12.  Comments should be
addressed to the Office of the Secretary, Federal Trade
Commission, 6th St. and Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C.
20580.

     Copies of Sun's letter concerning the Binghamton gas station 
are available from the FTC's Public Reference Branch, Room 130,
6th St. and Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20580; 202-
326-2222; TTY 202-326-2502.

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MEDIA CONTACT:      Susan Ticknor, Office of Public Affairs, 
                    202-326-2181

STAFF CONTACT:      Ronald B. Rowe, Bureau of Competition,
                    202-326-2610

(SunGas)

(Docket No. C-3246)