Analysis of gasoline rationing

Technical Report · Fri Jan 24 04:00:00 EST 1975

OSTI ID:7046625

A coupon-based gas-rationing system is described in which each licensed driver would receive an equal allotment entitling him to a specified number of gallons per month. These coupons would be freely traded or sold so that those drivers with needs greater than that represented by the monthly allotment could purchase coupons from those who did not use their entire allotment. Commercial users would receive coupon allotments equivalent to 90% of their consumption during the 1973 base period. Three percent of the coupons would be set aside and distributed by the state to handle emergency or hardship cases. Coupons would be picked up at post offices by the eligible individual. They would be invalidated at the pump at time of purchase and deposited by retailers with banks in special coupon accounts. Gasoline deliveries to retailers would be made only for amounts equivalent to coupons collected. Gasoline-use data is examined and problems with gasoline rationing are discussed. A comparison is made of the President's energy program and the gasoline rationing plan.

• Research Organization: Federal Energy Administration, Washington, D.C. (USA). Office of Energy Conservation and Environment
• OSTI ID: 7046625
• Report Number(s): FEA/D-75/651
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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