Multiple Choice
The key reason hurricanes affect gasoline prices is
A) demand for gasoline spikes as people drive to safety.
B) a significant portion of U.S. refining capacity is located along the Gulf of Mexico.
C) all U.S. gasoline is produced from oil coming out of the Gulf of Mexico.
D) oil companies have an excuse to raise prices.
Correct Answer:
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