rationing
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The supply situation is manageable for now, but higher summer demand in July and August is likely to lead to rationing, says Baron Lamarre, former head of trading at Petronas.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Strikes on its energy infrastructure had already led to rationing of motor fuel.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
And many more countries are seeing reductions in gas consumption, he said, either through rationing or by encouraging students and employees to work remotely.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
"Everybody’s watching what's happening with jet fuel," said Walsh, urging regulators to be flexible if capacity restrictions and fuel rationing need to be introduced.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
In Luke’s country, the Government began rationing food, only allowing people to have 1,500 calories a day.
From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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