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3 years ago

The Oil Embargo of forced the United States to ration gasoline for a time.

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Liula [17]3 years ago

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I believe its the oil crisis of 1973.

Anna11 [10]3 years ago

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Answer:

The Oil Embargo of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries forced the United States to ration gasoline for a time.

Explanation:

The 1973 oil crisis began in October when an oil embargo was set up against the nations perceived as supporters of Israel in the context of the Yom Kippur War. The OAPEC consisted of three nations; Kuwait, Libya, and Saudi Arabia.

The embargo made the price of oil to rise almost 400% and caused many short and long-term effects across the globe.

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