rationing
Example Sentences
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Fuel rationing has shortened queues, but on Thursday, the government began limiting water supply hours to conserve reserves and save pumping costs.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
Asia has been hit particularly hard by high oil prices, with fuel rationing in many countries that are heavily dependent on imports, Sparta’s Goh said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
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 • Mar. 31, 2026
Questions about diesel supply have been ramping up as investors weigh the prospect of fuel rationing in Australia, UBS analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
The electricity is out for power rationing when we arrive, but thankfully, there's plenty of water.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
