During the energy crisis of the 1970s, President Nixon ordered gas stations to close between 9:00 PM Saturday and 12:01 AM Monday, in an attempt to prevent wasteful and unnecessary Sunday driving. This policy:

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This policy may have given people the incentive to fill up their tanks earlier in the week to avoid the inconvenience of not being able to get gas on Sundays. However, it did not necessarily prove effective in reducing the shortage of gasoline, as there were still long lines and shortages during this time period. Additionally, while some churches may have been affected by the policy, it did not directly cause their closure.

During the Energy Crisis of the 1970s, President Nixon Ordered