Exhibit 23

                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following registration
statement of the Lyondell Petrochemical Company 401(k) and Savings Plan,
formerly the Lyondell Petrochemical Company Capital Accumulation Plan for Non-
Represented Employees, (the "Plan"), Post-Effective Amendment No. 4 to
Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 33-26867) of our report dated June 13,
1996, on our audits of the statements of net assets available for benefits of
the Plan as of December 31, 1995 and June 30, 1995, the related statement of
changes in net assets available for benefits for the six months ended December
31, 1995 and the supplemental schedule for the six months ended December 31,
1995, which report is included in this Transition Report on Form 11-K.



Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.
Houston, Texas
June 26, 1996

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