Question

Read the scenario and answer the question.

A hurricane hit the Georgia coast and citizens living along the coast lost power to their homes for two weeks after the storm. During that
time, citizens had limited access to drinkable water and gasoline for their vehicles and generators.
Since gasoline was more scarce than usual, how was the market for gasoline likely affected following the storm?
A
The price of gasoline increased in coastal cities since gasoline was harder to find.
B
Citizens purchased substitute products that would satisfy their demand for gasoline.
С
The demand for gasoline decreased until it became widely available once again.
D
Temporary shortages of gasoline resulted in a price reduction by producers.

Answer 1

A). The price of gasoline increased in coastal cities since gasoline was harder to find.

Step-by-step explanation:

As per the principles of demand and supply, a decrease in supply while demand remains constant will cause the price to increase. In Georgia, the supply of gasoline was interrupted by the storm's effect. There was little gasoline coming in, leading to a shortage. After Electricity went off, gasoline demand must have gone high as people needed fuel for generators.

Gasoline has no close substitutes, especially when used as fuel for cars and generators. A shortage results in the scramble for the little available products. Sellers hike prices to maximize profits, and buyers are willing to pay more to get the scarce gasoline, thereby increasing its prices.