Suppose the price of crude oil used to produce gasoline rises significantly. At the same time, consumers purchase electric cars in great numbers. In the market for gasoline, demand shifts to the ________ and supply shifts to the ________.

A. left, right
B. right, left
C. right, right
D. left, left


Answer: D

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