Crisis? What crisis? The 1970s’ energy shock16 Oct 2009

Deja vu

Sky-high petrol prices. An attempt by Government to get motorists out of their cars. A political push for drivers to use an alternative fuel.

This is not today, but the 1970s.

What happened during the energy crisis of 35 years ago and what lessons can be learned for today? David Parrish investigates in his report: The 1973-1975 Energy Crisis and its Impact on Transport.