rationing
Example Sentences
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Indonesia on Tuesday announced fuel rationing and mandated work from home for civil servants as it seeks to conserve energy stocks amid global price hikes due to the Middle East war.
From Barron's
The country has been hit by a series of nationwide blackouts, and most hospitals have been unable to operate normally, with severe rationing in place.
From BBC
Some countries, such as Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, have introduced fuel rationing, while last week Slovenia became the first EU country to do so.
From BBC
Sri Lanka has declared weekly public holidays to curb fuel use, shuttering schools and offices one day each week while tightening rationing.
From Barron's
Philippines has declared a national emergency, Sri Lanka is rationing fuel, and South Korea has imposed a fuel cap.
From Barron's
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