Question

If the amount of gasoline available for sale suddenly drops for some reason, but the amount people want to consume remains unchanged, what will happpen to gasoline prices?

A. THEY WILL RISE
B. THEY WILL FALL
C. THEY WILL REMAIN UNCHANGED
D. THERE IS NO WAY TO DETERMINE WHAT WILL TAKE PLACE

Answer 1

C. they will remain the same

Answer 2

If supply decreases and demand remains stable, the price mechanically moves up since richer people are ready to pay more to get gasoline.
Of course companies selling gasoline want to maximize their profit so they will increase the price.
Right answer is A.