Hurricane Katrina caused refineries and oil rigs in New Orleans and in the Gulf of Mexico to close down. In the market for gasoline, Hurricane Katrina caused
A. a decrease in demand.
B. a decrease in supply.
C. an increase in demand.
D. an increase in supply.
Answer: B
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