An Increase in the Price of Crude Oil, a Basic

question 78

Multiple Choice

An increase in the price of crude oil, a basic input into the production of gasoline, is likely to

• A)put downward pressure on the price of gasoline.
• B)put upward pressure on the price of gasoline.
• C)decrease the demand for gasoline.
• D)increase the quantity of gasoline demanded.

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