Which of the Following Would Be a Likely Cause for the Increases

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be a likely cause for the increases in gasoline prices in the late-2000s?

• A)Decreases in gasoline demand
• B)Reductions in U.S.refinery capacity
• C)Lower production costs for gasoline
• D)A recession in the early 2000s
• E)Increases in oil supply from the Middle East

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