What economic policy did OPEC use which led to the energy crisis?

OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) implemented an oil embargo and reduced production in the early 1970s, significantly raising oil prices and creating an energy crisis. This policy aimed to assert control over oil markets and respond to political conflicts, particularly in relation to Western support for Israel during the Yom Kippur War. The resulting scarcity of oil led to fuel shortages, inflation, and a global economic downturn, highlighting the vulnerability of economies reliant on oil imports.