In 1973, OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) countries placed an embargo on oil production to the United States and other countries that supported Israel in the Yom Kippur War. This led to a significant increase in the price of oil and resulted in a fuel shortage in the U.S. The embargo caused long lines at gas stations, rationing of gasoline, and an overall increase in the cost of living for Americans. The event also highlighted the U.S.'s dependence on foreign oil and sparked a push for energy independence and alternative sources of energy.
