rationing
Example Sentences
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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
Some countries, such as Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, have introduced fuel rationing, while last week Slovenia became the first EU country to do so.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Philippines has declared a national emergency, Sri Lanka is rationing fuel, and South Korea has imposed a fuel cap.
From Barron's • 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
Food was scarce because the soldiers had commandeered the supply house and were now rationing food out to all the villagers.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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