Which government agency controlled the use of valuable resources including oil metal and rubber?

The U.S. government agency that controlled the use of valuable resources, including oil, metal, and rubber, during World War II was the War Production Board (WPB). Established in 1942, the WPB was responsible for converting peacetime industries to wartime production and managing the allocation of scarce resources to ensure that military needs were met. It played a crucial role in prioritizing materials for the war effort and regulating their distribution.