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Could the U.S.see a return to the odd/even system to but gas?

Though it was way before my time,Ive read that in the 1970s',there was a gasoline shortage crisis under then -President Jimmy Carter.The crisis became so serious that they apparently assigned "odd/even"days where citizens could only purchase gas on the pre-assigned days.Also,I was told that there were lines at gas stations that stretched for several blocks!With the current shortage going on now,is there a possibility that they might return to that practice?
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turbineman40 · 80-89, M
I sat in my car in those gasoline shortage lines trying to get gas to get home. Yes they were very real
wildbill83 · 41-45, M
@turbineman40 didn't work around here, people were clever... they'd just swap license plates with family, friends, etc. if they needed gas on a particular day...
turbineman40 · 80-89, M
@wildbill83 then there was odd or even last numbers on your license plate