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by rualca 1723 days ago
> So would not being able to get fuel because there isn't enough of it because no one allowed supply and demand to work.

The UK has strict rules on how much petrol/gas anyone can carry. Consequently this type of law works as an automatic rationing.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/law-rul...

So yes, "allowing supply and demand to work" is a stupid idea that patently does not work at all, as exemplified by the ridiculous toilet paper shortage of 2020.

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If they don’t raise the price, then yes, it will not work. Not sure why anyone would expect differently.