The Office of Price Administration (OPA) was a U.S. government agency established during World War II in 1941. Its primary role was to control inflation by regulating prices and rationing essential goods, such as food and fuel. The OPA aimed to ensure that resources were fairly distributed and that the war effort was supported without excessive price increases. To achieve its goals, the OPA implemented price ceilings and rationing programs, which limited the amount of certain products consumers could purchase. This helped stabilize the economy during a time of scarcity and high demand, contributing to the overall war effort and supporting the American public.