Hurricane Katrina Damaged a Large Portion of Refining and Pipeline

question 55

Multiple Choice

Hurricane Katrina damaged a large portion of refining and pipeline capacity when it swept through the Gulf coast states in August 2005.As a result of this,many gasoline distributors were not able to maintain normal deliveries.At the pre-hurricane equilibrium price (i.e.,at the initial equilibrium price) ,we would expect to see

• A)a surplus of gasoline.
• B)the quantity demanded equal to the quantity supplied.
• C)a shortage of gasoline.
• D)an increase in the demand for gasoline.

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