Glossary / General

oil crisis

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

In 1973 there was a big shortage of oil, so gas became expensive. Cars had to be smaller and use less fuel.

Technical Definition

The 1973 global shortage of oil that led to higher fuel prices and pushed the auto industry toward smaller, more efficient vehicles.

Hear It Discussed

"cash out a bunch of money and then, of course, big giant oil crisis. And then, yes, that does crush that part of it."
(B)aT the Movies: American Graffiti (1973) Bring a Trailer Podcast 49:10

"...the gas shortage during the oil crisis and they pushed the manufacturers to reduce oil consumption..."
Kids, Cars, And Christmas At Tailpipes And Tacos In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 21:08

"An oil crisis brewing thousands of miles away was about to upend the global industry responsible for putting wheels on that racetrack. The rules of performance were about to change."
S2 Ep2: The Golden Era of JDM: Japanese Grand Prix Past Gas 53:59