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Gasoline Shortage Could Last Until 1953 in Australia
Australian motorists may not buy all the gasoline they want until 1951, says Shell Australia general manager Eric Avery who notes wartime shortages could extend to 1953 before world production meets demand. He cites political unrest delaying rehabilitation of the Netherlands Indies oil industry.
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