EXHIBIT 23.2
CONSENT OF INDEPENDANT ACCOUNTANTS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement on
Form S-3 of our report dated February 27, 1998, on our audits of the financial
statements on 1818 Oil Corp. included in Form 8-K/A filed on May 29, 1998. We
also consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts."

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

New York, New York
July 10, 1998