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It remained very difficult to procure food, fuel, and other daily necessities.

当时仍然很难获得食品、燃料和其他日用必需品。

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Freed from the difficult task of buying fuel using outdated strategies and processes, they can focus on other important aspects of their core business.

FORBES: Higher Gas Prices Here To Stay, But Fuel Price Volatility Can Be Tamed

"This is the worst business has ever been, " said Mr. Betz, who blames the high price of fuel for the difficult conditions he's facing.

WSJ: Pain at Pump Hits Gas-Station Owners

One key change appears to be that people are making fewer journeys, although how much is due to fuel consumption is difficult to say.

BBC: How are motorists saving fuel?