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The gas shortage in the 1970s, particularly during the 1973 oil crisis, was primarily caused by an oil embargo imposed by OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) in response to U.S. support for Israel during the Yom Kippur War. This led to significant increases in oil prices and widespread fuel shortages in the U.S. and other countries. Rationing was implemented, and long lines at gas stations became common, prompting changes in energy policies and greater interest in alternative energy sources. The crisis highlighted vulnerabilities in energy dependence and led to long-term shifts in consumer behavior and automotive industries.

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