Collection of facts about the 1973 oil crisis

This post is a collection of facts about the 1973 oil crisis. There are 9 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• Caused by the Yom Kippur War (Israel vs. Egypt, Syria)
• OAPEC implemented oil embargo on countries supporting Israel in October 1973
• Included Canada, Japan, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States, Portugal, Rhodesia, South Africa
• Oil barrel price rose from $3 to $12 (300% increase)
• Central banks cut interest rates to promote economic growth
• Various gasoline rationing schemes implemented
• U.S. implemented 55 mph national maximum speed limit
• Israel withdrew troops from west side of Suez Canal in March 1974
• Embargo ended in March 1974