THE PETROL SHORTAGE.
Christchurch, May 5. The Board of Trade, which has been engaged in investigating the shortage of petrol, decided to issue a requesC'to the two large companies engaged in the business to con* serve their supplies as much as possible, and supply only retailers carrying on business with those doing essentital work. Power of discrimination will be left to" the companies themselves, it being understood supplies to be limited to the quantities usually taken by the customer. The companies have intimated they are prepared to act in accordance with the Board’s request. The Board has also impressed upon taxi men the need for en-, tirely eliminating joy rides.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XL, Issue 1823, 7 May 1918, Page 4
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110THE PETROL SHORTAGE. Manawatu Herald, Volume XL, Issue 1823, 7 May 1918, Page 4
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