Sentence examples for caused shortages from inspiring English sources

The company said that problems with the new system caused shortages in many products and delayed shipments.

Guatemala declared "a state of calamity" last week, because the drought has caused shortages of staples like corn and beans.

The protests have disrupted telephone service out of the eastern lowlands and, of more pressing immediate concern, caused shortages of diesel and other fuels in the region.

The manufacturing problems have caused shortages of several drugs, including Celestone, which is used to speed the development of the lungs of premature infants.

The Venezuelan monthly inflation rate rose to a seven-year high in February on increased demand as price controls and restrictions on dollar sales caused shortages.

The announcement added to economic pressures confronting Iranians because of the sanctions, which have contributed to steep inflation and caused shortages of foreign goods.

Cookie sales have been a fixture of girlhood ever since, except when World War II caused shortage of ingredients.

Hoarding causes shortages, but shortages also promote more hoarding.

The Petrol Retailers Associationn said only panic buying would cause shortages.

Importers of fuel are unable to get credit, causing shortages.

But that is causing shortages of components, with manufacturers scrambling for parts such as phone screens.