In September 2005, Destruction to U

question 238

Multiple Choice

In September 2005, destruction to U.S. gasoline refineries was caused by back-to-back storms along the U.S. Gulf Coast-Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. In one week, the average price of a gallon of gasoline in the United States increased by about 40 cents. Which of the following best explains why these events pushed up the price of gasoline?

• A) The demand curve for gasoline shifted to the left along the supply curve for gasoline.
• B) The supply curve for gasoline shifted to the left along the demand curve for gasoline.
• C) The demand curve for gasoline shifted to the right along the supply curve for gasoline.
• D) The supply curve for gasoline shifted to the right along the demand curve for gasoline.

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