PETROL SUPPLIES.
ACTION OF BOARD OF TRADE. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Ciiristclrareh, Last Night. The Board of Trade, which has been engaged investigating the shortage of petrol, lias decided to issue a request' to. the two large companies engaged in the business to conserve their supplies as much as possible, and supply only the retailers carrying on business with those doing essential work. The power of discrimination will be left to the companies themselves. It has been understood that supplies will be limited to the quantities usually taken by the customer. The companies have intimated that they are prepared to act in accordance with the board's request. The board has impressed upon the taxi men the iwed for entirely eliminating joy rides.
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Taranaki Daily News, 6 May 1918, Page 2
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121PETROL SUPPLIES. Taranaki Daily News, 6 May 1918, Page 2
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