"Roger" wrote in message
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Well, I wouldn't use the word "force", but I know what you mean.

I'd still use it, but qualify it by adding forced by the cost of fuel.

That's appropriate, but what I think of when people say "forced" is
rationing, or those stupid "gas your car on even numbered or odd numbered
days" programs we had back in the 70's.

As for rationing, ask some (really) senior people about the rationing during
WW2. Ask them how many politically connected people got dispensations,
waivers, etc.