1973 fuel ration book

In the booklet there are 39 n units and 18 l units over a 6 month period. Petrol rationing coupons issued during the oil crisis of 1973. Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th century, during and immediately after a war at the start of the second world war in 1939, the united kingdom was importing 20 million long tons of food per year, including about 70% of its cheese and sugar, almost 80% of fruit and about 70% of cereals and fats. Purchasers had to present ration books with them when shopping so that the coupon or coupons could. These were issued during the 1973 arab israeli, or yom kippur, war. Most people today think of the rationing of goods to be solely confined to the period covering world war ii and the period shortly after. The 19731975 energy crisis and its impact on transport. Food is a weapon the rationing of goods in us during wwii. British motor fuel ration book, for a motor car 1100 c. There was a scare during the oil crisis of 1973 that petrol would have to go back on ration. Ration book in automobilia in collectables for sale ebay. I have a motor fuel ration book ref lh6 806166 completely.

Heath to put british industry on to a threeday week in. The organisation of petroleum producing countries opec imposed an oil embargo on western countries, which had supported israel during the arabisraeli yom kippur war. Issued by the uk government in response to the oil crisis caused by production restrictions duing the yom kippur arabisr 1973 motor fuel ration book. Motor fuel ration book fuel ration book issued during the. Motor fuel ration book 16pp issued in november 1973 during the world oil crisis, but never used.

Motor fuel ration book x3 c1973 property of her majesty. Enclosed in government issue, brown manilla envelope, probably. Books were issued by the british government to combat petrol shortages during the 1973 oil crisis. The organisation of petroleum producing countries opec imposed an oil embargo on western countries which had supported israel during the arabisraeli yom kippur war. Issued by the uk government in response to the oil crisis caused by production restrictions duing the yom kippur arabisr a long ration queue for bread in post world war ii britain c. The grand champion hoarder was said to be the california woman who declared 8,400 cans when she appeared to receive her ration book you. The arab oil producing countries opec imposed an embargo on western countries following their support for israel during an arab israeli conflict. Petrol rationing had been imposed during the suez crisis of 1956 and, as shortages persisted, there was considerable pressure for rationing to be introduced on this occasion. Motor fuel ration book and vouchers stock image t6000030. Uk motor fuel ration book oxfam gb oxfams online shop. A complete unused british ration book for motor fuel, this is dated 1966 and in excellent condition. Dec 09, 2011 i have a motor fuel ration book ref lh6 806166 completely unused is this worth anything also, i have 12 bells of answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Image of motor fuel ration book, serial no lh 553685, 1973. Ration stamps printed, but not used, as a result of the 1973 oil crisis.

Petrol ration petrol ration books are available today on application at post offices or local taxation offices, but they cannot be used before sept. Also, i have 12 bells of camelot manufactured by franklin mint purchased in 1980 something in pristine condition what is their value. Motor fuel ration book, 1973 doommongers are suggesting that books like this will have to be brought back soon. And having to beg for fuel to make the journey, the standard ration being two. My 1973 motor fuel ration book heres my 1973 ration book issued at the time of the opec embargo following the yom kippur war when oil prices quadrupled overnight and it was feared that there may be a run on the petrol stations. The opec oil embargo in 73 and the iranian revolution in 79 brought an end to the days inexpensive and plentiful fuel. Cover of an old british motor fuel ration book from the 1973 oil crisis. See todays motor fuel ration book for sale, best offer and auction. Uk petrol rations petroleum rationing coupons motor fuel ration book. Motor fuel ration book for sale in uk view 39 bargains. Most fuelefficient cars of 1973 here, were going to look at the mostefficient rides of that same model year. The 1973 arabisraeli war prompted an oil embargo by opec that led to a fuel shortage and resulted in global recession. I had a lambretta scooter 150cc and was so thankful for my ration book as i lived in very hilly matlock in derbyshire. Motor fuel ration book, november 1973 souvenirs and ephemera national rationing.

President, as the congress and the president consider energy rationing proposals it is important that we examine the nations experience with both voluntary and mandatory rationing during world war ii. The oil crisis of 1973 led to many shortages and closures wikimedia commons. Heres my 1973 ration book issued at the time of the opec embargo following the yom kippur war when oil prices quadrupled overnight and it was feared that there may be a run on the petrol stations. Petrol coupons were issued for a short time as preparation for the possibility of petrol rationing during the 1973 oil crisis. Home front items, personal items, post ww2 militaria. The goodies, on the perfect answer to petrol rationing, ride their three seater tandem bicycle in london, wednesday 21st november 1973. Sep 09, 1973 the grand champion hoarder was said to be the california woman who declared 8,400 cans when she appeared to receive her ration book you had to return half the equivalent stamp value of the cans. My 1973 motor fuel ration book heres my 1973 ration. I have a motor fuel ration book ref lh6 806166 completely unsused is this worth anything. Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th. Civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the sugar bookon 4 may 1942, through more than 100,000 schoolteachers, pta groups, and other volunteers. Motor fuel ration book fuel ration book issued during. I am unsure whether the coupons were ever widely distributed.

Oil crisis and a veto on the queen politics the guardian. Motor fuel ration book and petrol vouchers from 1973. In 1974, the us congress imposed a nationwide 55 mph 89 kmh speed limit it was estimated that a speed of 55 mph used 17% less fuel per mile than a speed of 75 mph. Petrol coupons were even produced as part of contingency plans, although in the event petrol did not go back on ration. C probably from the oil crisis of 1973, and never used. The limit was unpopular, especially in western states and in 1987 states were allowed to raise speed limits to 65 mph 104 kmh on rural interstate highways. Museum quality art prints with a selection of frame and size options, canvases, postcards and mugs. Motor fuel ration book stock photos and images alamy. The following images have been scanned at a high resolution and enhanced in order to be legible. An oil embargo imposed on the united states by opec organisation of petroleum exporting countries, for supplying the israelis with arms, caused a massive increase in the price of oil. I was driving a vauxhall vx490 then but it was rather more than 1419hp with its 1975cc engine.

See more ideas about ration stamp, stamp, ration card. Complete unused ration book for a motor car 15012200 cc. The world suddenly realised just how dependent it was on the middle east and opec for its oil. Ration books were made for different cars depending on their engine size and horse power. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services, or an artificial restriction of demand. In practice the actual coupons are only 15 cm by 8 cm. Fuel ration book issued during the suez crisis of the 1950s. Forty years on, it is still remembered for power cuts, the threeday working week, the oil crisis, a miners strike and we. This is one of the millions issued in the wake of the yom kippur war, when petrol prices were rocketing and government feared an unmanageable run on fillingstations. Motor fuel ration book, november 1973 imperial war museums. Well, just in case its ever needed ive still got my petrol ration book that was issued during the fuel crisis in late 1973. Hope thats of interest, i can let you have more information re 1956 and 1973 if you want it. Small, stapled, buffcoloured booklet containing coupons for six months supply of petrol for a car of 1501 2200 cc 14 19 hp. Find ration book stock images in hd and millions of other royaltyfree stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the.

Such books were issued by the government which anticipated petrol. Edward heath banned any mention of fuel shortages in the monarchs christmas message. Ration books the first ration book was introduced in the us in 1942, with people receiving their first one on may 4 th the same year. January 1973the 197374 stock market crash commences as a result of inflation pressure and the collapsing monetary system august 23, 1973in preparation for the yom kippur war, saudi king faisal and egyptian president anwar sadat meet in riyadh and secretly negotiate an accord whereby the arabs will use the oil weapon as part of the military conflict. My 1973 motor fuel ration book heres my 1973 ration book. I wouldnt have been surprised if they didnt have an illicit still available somewhere so they could create a version of e10. Dec 31, 2003 edward heath banned any mention of fuel shortages in the monarchs christmas message. To conserve rubber and gasoline, a countrywide speed limit of 35miles per hour was implemented. War ration book five undated mileage ration coupons, undated box1, folder4 containers description dates box folder 1 4 item 1. The paper is of the cheap unbleached type on which the reddishbrown text hardly shows up. Mar 28, 2016 every year, gas prices continue to rise and therefore make owning a car that much more expensive. Motor fuel ration books science museum group collection. Three individually numbered motor fuel ration books from the the early 1970s probably issued during the oil crisis. The organisation of petroleum producing countries opec imposed an oil embargo on western countries, which had.

Motor fuel ration book issued during the 1973 fuel shortage crisis to key workers in england, in anticipation of rationing. The organisation of petroleum producing countries opec imposed an oil embargo on western countries which had supported israel during the arabisraeli yom kippur war resulting in a massive rise in petrol prices. Petrol coupons and motor fuel ration book issued to key workers in 1973 during the fuel crisis when petrol was in short supply. Rationing controls the size of the ration, which is one persons allotted portion of the resources being distributed on a particular day or at a. Many people who had lived through the war were bettered prepared than i was with secret stocks in the barn.

Petrol coupons and motor fuel ration book issued to key workers in. Long queues and fights at garages the 1973 arabisraeli war prompted an oil embargo by opec that led to a fuel shortage and resulted in global recession. Ration books were distributed to all motorists with effect from 29 november 1973. Petrol rationing had been imposed during the suez crisis of 1956 and, as shortages persisted, there was considerable pressure for. Mileage certificate undated world war ii rationing stamps program, 19431946. Heath to put british industry on to a threeday week in the winter of 1973. The oil crises of the 1970s not a lot of people know that. Books such as this were issued by the british government to combat petrol shortages during the 1973 oil crisis.