Lights did go out for a little while, largely because of a natural gas shortage.

Some analysts say a gas shortage might occur next winter because of slowed drilling activity.

He explains that he is not responsible for the gas shortages in '70s.

However, the state is facing a significant gas shortage and we need to look at all avenues".

Almost 50% were affected by the gas shortage, with 11 companies already completely shut down.

He can also raise awareness among those who don't remember gas shortages and have never heard of passive solar energy.

The gas shortage also put pressure on the House conferees to approve funding for mass transit.

Despite the gas shortages, there seemed to be no dearth of petroleum-based fashion.

Hospitals reporting severe gas shortages expect total depletion in the coming days.

The situation worsened in the mid-70's, when service stations, which accounted for 25 percent of distribution, dropped out during the gas shortage.