It was established to support the war effort of WWII, we had nothing in this country, rationing took place and was very successful with all commodities going towards the war effort. It was done with pride not like today 2013.
This agency monitored the rationing of scarce consumer items.
Office of Price Administration (OPA)
The (OPA) Office of Price Administration and the rationing of consumer products was put into place.
OPA Office of Price Administration Also see OPA Red/Blue Points library.duke.edu
Military Use
The Office of Price Administration administered the Food Ration Program and other rationing in the United States. The Food Department of the Board of Trade (Food Ministry) administrated the food rationing in Great Britain.
Agency set up my congres (WWll) that had the power to fix rents, set max prices on goods, and set up a rationing system.
WWII Office that installs price controls on essential items to prevent inflation
all the people of ww2. the richer u were the more u got and the poorer u were the less u got
The Office of Price Administration (OPA) began rationing food during World War II to manage shortages and ensure equitable distribution of essential goods. As the war effort intensified, demand for food surged while supply chains were disrupted due to military mobilization and resource allocation for the war. Rationing helped control inflation and prevent hoarding, ensuring that both civilians and military personnel received adequate nourishment. This system aimed to support the war effort while maintaining stability on the home front.
Franklin Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt