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When Canada almost had to ration gas during an oil crisis
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3:51Now PlayingIn 1979, Canadian gas prices were skyrocketing because of a major disruption in world oil markets and stratospheric gasoline prices, sparked by Organization of Petroleum-Exporting Countries (OPEC)’s pricing and supply issues during the Iranian Revolution.
The situation got so bad, many wondered if Canada would have to implement gas rationing.
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