It can be one of the causes:
Due to Middle East uprisings and unrest, the supply of natural gas has been disrupted, reducing the supply and thus, increasing the price.
Because of the economic crisis and more available
because its the gas limit # it cost so much because of cars and trucks
Energy crisis' include the power going out and not having water. When an energy crisis occurs, it can cause prices to rise in the economy.
Oil crisis is basically a phenomenon where the prices of oil products boost up because of the increase in world market's price which is caused to a so-called 'decrease' of oil deposits.
Bad harvests in the 1770's
In 1972, the price of gas in Canada was approximately 10 to 15 cents per liter. This was a period before the oil crisis of the 1970s, which would significantly increase fuel prices in the following years. The cost of gas varied slightly depending on the province and local market conditions.
In 1975, the average price of gasoline in Canada was approximately 11 to 12 cents per liter. This was during a period of significant changes in the oil market, influenced by the 1973 oil crisis, which led to fluctuations in fuel prices. However, prices varied by region and specific circumstances at the time.
the oil exporting countries of the middle east formed OPEC in 1960 because of the Suez crisis and the oil prices rose as production decreased
There was a shortage of grain and flour because of two consecutive years of crop failures and low yields resulting in hoarding and inflated prices.
The OPEC nations dramatically raised oil prices.
now
Not here in Canada.