PETROL RATION
25 PER CENT. INCREASE FIVE COUPONS FOR TWO MONTHS POSITION UNCHANGED FOR COMMERCIAL USERS [United Press Association] CHRISTCHURCH, 23rd October. An increase in the petrol allowance of 25 per cent, on the present ration was announced to-nighl by the Minister of Supply, the Hon. D. G. Sullivan. Five coupons, numbers 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16, will be available during November and December, and any one of these coupons may be used at any time during the two months. “The whole position in relation to supplies and rationing of petrol has received a most thorough examination and consideration by the Government,” said Mr Sullivan. “It includes first and foremost the defence of New Zealand, but also the war needs of the British Government in relation to the conservation of dollar funds, the requirements of the public, and the welfare of the industry in this country. “The decision made was arrived at after consideration of all the factors named.” As far as the commercial user was concerned, Mr Sullivan said, his instructions to the Oil Fuel Controller still stood. The controller would continue to make available such supplies of petrol as were considered essential for business and commercial purposes and for increasing production.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXIII, 24 October 1940, Page 4
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204PETROL RATION Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXIII, 24 October 1940, Page 4
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