What steps were taken in the United States to reduce oil consumption during World War II?

Efforts were made to get industrial users to switch from...

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What steps were taken in the United States to reduce oil consumption during World War II?

Efforts were made to get industrial users to switch from oil to coal.
Homeowners who heated with oil were asked to keep their houses at sixty-five degrees during the day and fifty-five at night.
President Roosevelt took a strong interest in the potential of America's natural gas resources.
Gasoline use was banned for auto racing and rationing was imposed on the East Coast.

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Durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial, os Estados Unidos tomaram várias medidas para reduzir o consumo de petróleo, incluindo:
- Incentivar os usuários industriais a mudar do uso de petróleo para o carvão;
- Pedir aos proprietários de casas que aqueciam com óleo para manter suas casas a 65 graus durante o dia e 55 à noite;
- O presidente Roosevelt demonstrou forte interesse no potencial dos recursos de gás natural da América;
- O uso de gasolina foi proibido em corridas de automóveis e o racionamento foi imposto na costa leste.

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