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Energy Crisis because OPEC refused to ship oil to the United States.

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There was an oil shortage due to the Iran hostage situation. I remember waiting in line.

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OPEC instituted an embargo in the early '70's causing not only the price to rise sharply but also caused a shortage in supply causing long gas lines and empty gas stations.

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American intervention in the Middle East

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American intervention in the Middle East.

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