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Figarosmom

(13,575 posts)
7. Iran will get their way
Sun May 24, 2026, 11:54 PM
13 hrs ago

And the longer Trump waits the worse the deal will be. Gas stations will start to run dry like in the oil crisis in the 70s. Then he'll be desperate when people can't get to work ( unless they have an electric or hybrid).

How many remember that?
From Google
The 1970s energy crisis refers to two major oil shocks, primarily in 1973 and 1979, triggered by OPEC oil embargoes and production cuts in response to political events like the Yom Kippur War, leading to severe fuel shortages, long gas lines, high inflation, and economic recession. The crises spurred a new focus on energy conservation, efficiency, and alternative energy sources, prompting the creation of the Department of Energy and a shift towards smaller, more fuel-efficient cars, significantly impacting the U.S. economy and auto industry.

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