Reply
Sat 18 Sep, 2010 03:50 pm
On October 17, 1974 OPEC member states declare an oil embargo against nations that had supported Israel during its war (known by many as the Yom Kippur War) with Egypt, Syria, and Jordan. The energy crisis that followed saw oil prices quadruple and the New York Stock Exchange lose $97 billion in share value, bringing on the worst recession since World War II.
How did you manage the gas shortage, long lines, odd and even days to tank up,
High prices, etc.?
BBB
@BumbleBeeBoogie,
I stopped driving. Then again, I was 8 years old, so my parents were quite relieved.
Actually, I do recall the lines and I recall odd/even days and it was really not a huge deal. At least, not from my admittedly not so perfect perspective.
Stumble It!
Tweet This
Bookmark on Delicious
Share on Facebook
Share on MySpace