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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2004 11:01:01 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse Rationing of fuel has been implemented in the past, do you think fuel rationing will be put in place anytime during the next year? Yes No Not Sure Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Rationing of fuel has been implemented in the past, do you think fuel rationing will be put in place anytime during the next year?
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YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 15, 2008 9:51:28 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse There are other ways
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 15, 2008 9:51:07 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse Not at all likely
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dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,684 Points:2,379,070 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2008 9:04:55 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse no, but i wish they would.
esquimau Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:4,904 Points:1,214,070 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2008 4:36:19 AM Ignore esquimau Report Abuse there is no shortage of fuel like there was in the 70's. the price is going up because of speculators in the stock market.
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throttle Champion Author Maryland Posts:11,982 Points:2,464,695 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 11, 2008 3:11:57 PM Ignore throttle Report Abuse no
Guido4 Champion Author Pensacola Posts:13,049 Points:2,671,340 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 11, 2008 6:05:33 AM Ignore Guido4 Report Abuse No...
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YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 19, 2007 8:18:49 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse vanpools, for starters...
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YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 19, 2007 8:17:40 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse of handling shortages
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 19, 2007 8:17:21 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse There are other ways
YB1234 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,565 Points:1,739,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 19, 2007 8:16:58 PM Ignore YB1234 Report Abuse Not at all likely
throttle Champion Author Maryland Posts:11,982 Points:2,464,695 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2007 11:14:51 AM Ignore throttle Report Abuse Rationing in the 1970's was a disaster. I can't imagine any thoughtful person would try it again.
Guido4 Champion Author Pensacola Posts:13,049 Points:2,671,340 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2007 5:00:18 AM Ignore Guido4 Report Abuse No
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Guido4 Champion Author Pensacola Posts:13,049 Points:2,671,340 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2007 5:38:06 AM Ignore Guido4 Report Abuse I don't believe so...
Blubberpuppy Champion Author Baltimore Posts:18,355 Points:1,903,635 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Oct 12, 2007 8:44:40 AM Ignore Blubberpuppy Report Abuse No. There is no need for it until there is a major shortage of gas.
Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2007 11:38:27 AM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse No
Dorkchop Champion Author Maryland Posts:11,386 Points:1,795,465 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2007 8:44:50 AM Ignore Dorkchop Report Abuse No. Not unless there is a serious bottleneck in the supply chain that could be caused by a major Katrina-like hurricane taking out refineries and platforms in the gulf. Or war with Iran. With the supply reduced, you would need rationing to spread out demand.
truckdude Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,265 Points:1,333,820 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2007 2:05:48 PM Ignore truckdude Report Abuse no
impala1 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:8,366 Points:2,222,575 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Aug 1, 2007 10:15:48 AM Ignore impala1 Report Abuse No
RochBear Champion Author Minnesota Posts:10,456 Points:1,739,990 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 1, 2007 8:39:38 AM Ignore RochBear Report Abuse The only type of "Ration" that would work is a sliding scale. ie. Every driver can get 500 gallons at $3.00/gallon. You can receive an additional 500 gallons, but the price goes to $4.00/gallon. The next 500 gallons goes to $5.00/gallon, etc.... This way each person can get all the gas they want, however there is a major reward to conserv. This would be based on the driver's license. You would slide your license at the pump, and the "system" would then determine the price per gallon. I still prefer to let the market determine the price (let economics works)
RochBear Champion Author Minnesota Posts:10,456 Points:1,739,990 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 1, 2007 8:27:09 AM Ignore RochBear Report Abuse The only time the USA did rationing (nation wide) was during WWII. But what happened then (as would happen if it were to happen now) an instant black market would form. People would barter for gas rations. Let the free market take care of the issue. If the price went to $10/gallon, people would cut back. The problem with rationing is determining how many gallons each family gets. I work from home, and my family only puts a total of 12,000 miles on all three vehicals each year. Would I get more gas rations than I need? What about the guy who has to travel 200 miles a day for his job? Gov't doesn't do a good job figuring this stuff out.
doogins Champion Author Indiana Posts:6,237 Points:1,221,860 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Aug 1, 2007 7:17:42 AM Ignore doogins Report Abuse no. but i would rather see them ration the fuel than see the prices go sky high. then your doing the same thing as ration the gas. people will have to shut down their vehicles. so it might as well be with rationing the gas. and maybe the gas will stay at a price that the poor people can at least have an chance of getting some gas for their vehicles.
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Quazar911 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,070 Points:514,305 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Aug 1, 2007 6:20:47 AM Ignore Quazar911 Report Abuse No, not at all
Cachase1 Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:11,445 Points:2,379,130 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2007 5:55:06 AM Ignore Cachase1 Report Abuse No, I don't think it will anytime soon either. Chris Chase
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