Economics · Oct / Nov 2018 · Paper 12 · Question 11
2281Demand
Petrol (fuel) retailers in a country have noticed a sharp increase in sales in August when many people take their holidays. Why might this take place?
- AConsumers’ demand curve for petrol shifts to the left in August.
- BConsumers’ demand curve for petrol shifts to the right in August.
- COil refineries increase their output in August.
- DTravel companies increase their hotel prices in August.
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Correct answer: B. Consumers’ demand curve for petrol shifts to the right in August.
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