Exhibit 16.1
January 8, 2001
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Commissioners:
We have read the statements made by Getty Petroleum Marketing Inc. (copy
attached), which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to
Item 4 of Form 8-K, as part of the Company's Form 8-K report dated January 3,
2001. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.
Very truly yours,
/S/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
cc: Michael K. Hantman, Vice President and Corporate Controller,
Getty Petroleum Marketing Inc.