rationing

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Asia has been hit particularly hard by high oil prices, with fuel rationing in many countries that are heavily dependent on imports, Sparta’s Goh said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

US President Donald Trump's decision to let Russia deliver the oil avoids a confrontation with Moscow and provides temporary relief to a country that has endured blackouts, fuel rationing and dwindling public transportation.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

It has also introduced fuel rationing, with drivers limited to 15 litres a week and motorcyclists 5 litres.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Questions about diesel supply have been ramping up as investors weigh the prospect of fuel rationing in Australia, UBS analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

In Luke’s country, the Government began rationing food, only allowing people to have 1,500 calories a day.

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix