When the price of oil declines significantly, the price of gasoline also declines. The latter occurs because of a(n):

A. decrease in the demand for gasoline.
B. increase in the supply of gasoline.
C. increase in the demand for gasoline.
D. decrease in the supply of gasoline.


Answer: B

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