The United States began searching for ways to reduce the amount of oil it imported.
Americans began to realize the dangers of relying heavily on foreign fuel.
In addition, America's reliance on petroleum contributed to inflationary conditions.
Is it about the oil prices.
The price of foreign oil was raised by OPEC.
Houses and debt in crisis
reduced use of petroleum
1970s
There were long queues of cars before the petrol stations. At least one person was killed.
There were long queues of cars before the petrol stations. At least one person was killed.
The Iranian hostage crisis or if you're speaking in economic terms - the OPEC oil crises of '73 and '79. This led to a large recession in the US economy.
oil embargo
The United States began searching for ways to reduce the amount of oil it imported. Americans began to realize the dangers of relying heavily on foreign fuel. In addition, America's reliance on petroleum contributed to inflationary conditions.
oil crisis of 1973
Most definitely. The crisis occurred when, in response to US support of Israel in the Yom Kippur war, Arab oil producers cut back supply of oil to the US, and increased oil prices fourfold overnight. In October 1973, the oil crisis actually sparked a number of legislation changes in the US. Practical legislation to help improve fuel economy was enacted: this included imposing a highway speed limit of 55mph, and allowing motorists to turn right on a red light to minimise unnecessary idling. In November 1973, Nixon also called for a ban on gasoline sales on Sundays, a ban which lasted until the crisis was resolved in March 1974.
Is it about the oil prices.
Oil production in Iraq dropped
The price of foreign oil was raised by OPEC.
The OPEC nations dramatically raised oil prices.
The 1973 Oil Crisis.