Question

In an economy where heating oil is the primary source of heat for most households, new supplies of natural gas, a substitute for heating oil, are discovered. Natural gas provides heat at a much lower cost. What is the most likely effect of these discoveries on the market price and quantity of heating oil produced?Price Decreases & Quantity Decreases
Price Decreases & Quantity Increases
Price Increases & Quantity Decreases
Price Does Not Change & Quantity Does Not Change

Answer 1

Answer:

Price Decreases & Quantity Decreases

Explanation:

As a result of the discovery of an alternative which is cheaper, consumers increase demand for natural gas. The demand for heating oil would fall. This would lead to a fall in price and quantity.

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