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Time Capsule: Oil Crisis of 1979

On June 7, 1979, some gas stations were offering special deals on gas, while the 1979 Oil Crisis caused oil to increase in price. Butler Eagle File Photo

The 1979 Oil Crisis struck Butler County, when the Iranian Revolution caused gas prices to surge.

Some local gas stations came up with special offers to entice drivers to buy gas.

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