Volume 12 , Issue 23

1942 - United States Begins Rationing Gasoline.

May 15, 1942 gasoline rationing began in 17 eastern U.S. states, in order to help the war effort. December 02, 1942 mandatory gasoline rationing was required in all states. To get the gasoline ration classification and ration stamps, you had to certify to a local board that you needed gas and owned no more than five tires.

Ration stamps were issued and pasted to an automobile windshield. A family's gasoline allotment was determined by the class of stamp displayed. The class of stamp was determined by the primary use of the car. Then the family received their coupon book and allotment of stickers.

Gasoline Ration Stamps classifications:
Class A - Black - 3 Gallons Per Week; Non Essential Travel, these were not allowed any pleasure travel for a year.
Class B - Green - 8 Gallons Per Week; Work Use, factory workers, traveling salesmen, those who had jobs that were supporting the war effort.
Class C - Red; Essential Workers, police, doctors, letter carriers
Class T - Truckers.
Class X - Politicians and very important people

Did your ancestors save any of those rationing stamps? You might glance through your attics or grandparents treasure trunks of memorabilia and see what you can find.   |  View or Add Comments (0 Comments)   |   Receive updates ( subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

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