Motor fuel ration book uk

Motor fuel ration book x3 c1973 property of her majestys. Heres my 1973 ration book issued at the time of the opec embargo following the yom kippur war when oil prices quadrupled overnight and it was feared that there may be a run on the petrol stations. Small, stapled, buffcoloured booklet containing coupons for six months supply of petrol for a car of 1501 2200 cc 14 19 hp. Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th century, during and immediately after a war at the start of the second world war in 1939, the united kingdom was importing 20 million long tons of food per year, including about 70% of its cheese and sugar, almost 80% of fruit and about 70% of cereals and fats. Home front items, personal items, post ww2 militaria. Motor fuel ration book and vouchers stock image t600. Motor fuel ration book and petrol vouchers from 1973. Issued by the uk government in response to the oil crisis caused by production restrictions duing the yom kippur arabisr 1973 motor fuel ration book. The organisation of petroleum producing countries opec imposed an oil embargo on western countries, which had supported israel during the arabisraeli yom kippur war. There are many forms of rationing, and in western civilization people experience some of them in daily life without.

Wwii standard oil of nebraska gas ration book folder n map dealer stamp in good used condition some wear, see pictures. Note that the uk petrol coupons were always referred to. Make offer vintage motor fuel ration book unused motor car 2201cc 20 hp and over vintage motor fuel ration book unused car inc tricycle not exceeding 1100cc. Motor fuel ration book for sale in uk view 44 bargains. Petrol ration petrol ration books are available today on application at post offices or local taxation offices, but they cannot be used before sept. Motor fuel ration book,motorcycle,19471948 youtube. Other rationing also on clothes, fuel for household coal coke etc, and petrol and oils etc, for motor driven vehicles. We lived opposite a petrol station and i remember the queues, i was only 11 years old at the time.

This item will be dispatched to uk addresses via second class post within 2 working days of receipt of your order. See todays motor fuel ration book for sale, best offer and auction. Most people today think of the rationing of goods to be solely confined to the period covering world war ii and the period shortly after. These were issued during the 1973 arab israeli, or yom kippur, war. January 1942 rice and dried fruit were added to the list of rationed foods. Motor fuel ration book collections penlee house gallery. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Motor fuel ration book oxfam gb oxfams online shop. Interestingly petrol is referred to as motor spirit on the tokens. Marked as property of her majestys government, so probably issued for the suez crisis in 1956. Using my resources to look into your inquiry, i was able to find comparable sales that give your unused u.

Ration book containing a selection of coupons for one, two and three units of motor fuel petrol, shown with cover open. It has over 900 stations operating under the bp, shell, texaco and jet fuel brands. My 1973 motor fuel ration book heres my 1973 ration. Date published 1955 keywords motoring, sports cars. Books such as this were issued by the british government to combat petrol shortages during the 1973 oil crisis. The books contained coupons for the quantity of motor spirit allowed them according to the. Each book contains 6 months of coupons which authorise the furnishing and acquisition of the number of units of motor fuel specified on the coupons for a motor car 15012200cc, 1419 h. This is indeed vp victory for petrol day for the motor users campaign, said a spokesman for three motoring organisations the rac, aa. Bluegrey knitted tank toptweed capgas mask boxluggage labelsmall suitcaseration bookid cardwartime memorabilia perfect fancy dress accessory for ww2wartimeblitzevacuee age 79. This is one of the millions issued in the wake of the yom kippur war, when petrol prices were rocketing and government feared an unmanageable run on fillingstations.

Petrol rationing in britain in and after world war two. Petrol ration petrol ration books are available today on application at post offices or local taxation offices, but they cannot be. Part of the front cover and first coupon are missing. Date published 1955 keywords motoring, sports cars bookseller catalogs motoring, sports cars. Books were issued by the british government to combat petrol shortages during the 1973 oil crisis. Motor fuel ration book, complete book of petrol coupons for six months for car not exceeding 1100cc. National registration identity card issued to miss p g tate in june 1943 together with a royal aircraft establishment rae pass issued to her in august 1945, her clothing book, 1947 1948, and a food ration book issued to her in her married name p g kelly together with the soldiers service and pay book issued to her husband d j kelly in 1946, his food ration book, 1953 1954, and two motor fuel.

The coupons authorised the holder to receive the number of units of fuel specified on them. An oil embargo imposed on the united states by opec organisation of petroleum exporting countries, for supplying the israelis with arms, caused a massive increase in the price of oil. Most of the content on this site is created by our users, who are members of the public. Rationing controls the size of the ration, which is ones allowed portion of the resources being distributed on a particular day or at a particular time.

Motor fuel ration book, 1973 doommongers are suggesting that books like this will have to be brought back soon. Mike 104 fuel ration book, not sure when this was issued possibly during the suez crisis of the 1950s. Image of motor fuel ration book, serial no lh 553685, 1973. Uk motor fuel ration book oxfam gb oxfams online shop. My 1973 motor fuel ration book heres my 1973 ration book. An unregistered motor fuel ration book issued by the ministry of transport for a motor car of 11011500 c. National registration identity card issued to miss p g tate in june 1943 together with a royal aircraft establishment rae pass issued to her in august 1945, her clothing book, 1947 1948, and a food ration book issued to her in her married name p g kelly together with the soldiers service and pay book issued to her husband d j kelly in 1946, his food ration book, 1953. Personal use for noncommercial research and private study and other uses under the uks exceptions to and those exceptions to in place where the user is located.

As well as the her majesty giveaway, id suggest that the quality of the paper and the printing look too good for wwii rationing. Dated to world war two but have since found crest of the queen so must be post 1953. Three individually numbered motor fuel ration books from the the early 1970s probably issued during the oil crisis. There are many forms of rationing, and in western civilization people. The organisation of petroleum producing countries opec imposed an oil embargo on western countries which had supported israel during the arabisraeli yom kippur war.

Applicants for the coupons were required to produce their car or motor cycle registration book, whereupon they received two ration books one marked first month and one marked second month. No other warwick blogs use the tag petrol coupons on images there are no entries tagged petrol coupons on this blog. Wwii standard oil nebraska gas ration book folder n map. Petrol rationing was in force in britain for five months following the suez crisis of 1956. Complete unused ration book for a motor car 15012200 cc.

In 1945, after the war finished, petrol for private use did become available, although it remained rationed until 1950. What can happen if its not installed correctly cbc marketplace duration. Sorry, we are unable to provide the full text but you may find it at the following locations. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, services, or an artificial restriction of demand. The coupons in the book were valid for six months and could only be used during that period. Motor fuel rationing book a current secondary market value of. In the booklet there are 39 n units and 18 l units over a 6 month period. Rather nice 6 months original motor fuel ration book, i would think from ww2 or just after. July 1941 coal was rationed because more and more miners were called up to serve in the forces. Ww2 ration book for sale in uk 27 used ww2 ration books.

The minister of fuel and power, philip noelbaker, told the house of commons rationing would be abolished because two american companies had agreed a deal to supply oil in return for buying british goods. Pomp and miss circumstance by mars lander 54 41 an ace mission weekend with sshhhh. A complete unused british ration book for motor fuel, this is dated 1966 and in excellent condition. After seeing an old war time ration quota for the period of 194243, i sat down and.