How is the market for gasoline affected if the excise tax on gasoline is reduced?

A) The supply of gasoline decreases.
B) The supply of gasoline increases.
C) The equilibrium quantity of gasoline decreases.
D) The equilibrium price of gasoline increases.


B

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