Why was there rationing during world war 2?

Answer 1

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Most petroleum products were being used by the Military forces, and so civilian users were not allowed much, unless their work was essential to the war effort.

Answer 2

The war effort required an extensive use of many commodities such as oil, rubber, copper, aluminum and foods, such as sugar. Also, due to the Axis occupation of the countries that supplied these commodities, the problem became even more acute. Attacks on supply ships carrying scarce commodities worsened the problem.

Answer 3

Things like gasoline were used for newly developed tanks and airplanes. The army needed as much gasoline as possible. They were in a middle of a war so trade routes were disrupted.

Sugar was used in food, and is it does not spoil, shipped to Europe where the main fighting is going on. People and soldiers in Europe needed to eat so as much food was sent to them.

Answer 4

The supply of oil was finite and a lot of it was shipped over the oceans. Rationing was considered the only fair way to allocate the resource to businesses and private citizens who needed it to support their economic activities.

Several examples will demonstrate the problems caused when military units run out of gas. The Afrika Corps under Gen Rommel ran so short of fuel that they were unable to defeat the British 8th Army under Gen Montgomery. They eventually surrendered and this allowed the Allies to invade Sicily and eventually Italy. The Battle of the Bulge ended when Panzergruppe Pieper ran out of fuel, just short of the Meuse River. Instead of surrendering, his soldiers marched back to Germany.

Answer 5

Almost everything was rationed. In addition to food, rationing encompassed clothing, shoes, coffee, gasoline, tires, and fuel oil. With each coupon book came specifications and deadlines. Rationing locations were posted in public view. Rationing of gas and tires strongly depended on the distance to one's job. If one was fortunate enough to own an automobile and drive at the then specified speed of 35 mph, one might have a small amount of gas remaining at the end of the month to visit nearby relatives.

The less used by the people home meant more for those involved in the war effort.

Answer 6

Gasoline was rationed during World War 2 because the Military and its ships, planes, tanks etc.. was deemed to need it more then the average civilian's car , tractor and so forth.

Answer 7

The OPA began rationing or limiting the availability of many consumer products to make sure that there were enough supplies for the military.

Answer 8

Because Hitler's soldiers needed it, and just plain wanted them

PS: I think Hitler just wanted more power