Which of the Following Was the Primary Cause of the Large

question 201

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the primary cause of the large increase in oil prices in the 1970s?

• A)an increase in demand for oil
• B)a decrease in demand for oil
• C)a decrease in the supply of oil
• D)an increase in the supply of oil

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