rationing
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President Richard Nixon went on prime-time TV on Nov. 7, 1973, warning of sacrifices like colder homes and offices, less air travel, and even gasoline rationing.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
He said there is no need for fuel rationing in the foreseeable future, highlighting that Australia now has more fuel than before the Iran conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Oil prices more than doubled, there was fuel rationing, and the significant knock-on effects were compounded by a second oil shock in 1979 with the Iranian Revolution.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
"Everybody’s watching what's happening with jet fuel," said Walsh, urging regulators to be flexible if capacity restrictions and fuel rationing need to be introduced.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
“Is the rationing really because of the extra families or because the supply line from Baltimore is gone?”
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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