ration
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Policymakers this week cited the impact of rising oil costs because of the Iran war, as countries have had to shorten workweeks, ration cooking fuel and find ways to subsidize the costs for their consumers.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
The oil shock is already rippling through Asia, forcing some factories to slash production and a small but growing number of gas stations to ration fuel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
The government has announced drastic measures to ration whatever fuel is left, including preventing airlines refueling on the island.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
The trio often pray together, and ration whatever milk they get that day to make tea.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025
I also made sure he ate his llama ration.
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
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