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1973 oil crisis

Motorists faced long lines at gas stations

1973
U.S.

The rule had been intended to promote oil exploration. Scarcity was addressed by rationing (as in many countries). Motorists faced long lines at gas stations beginning in summer 1972 and increasing by summer 1973.


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