When the price of oil rises, consumers economize by buying ________ and by ________.
A) more oil; finding substitutes
B) less oil; recycling
C) less oil; finding substitutes
D) more oil; recycling

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When the price of oil rises, consumers are likely to buy less oil because it becomes more expensive. They will also try to find substitutes for oil, such as using public transportation or buying electric cars. Recycling and buying more oil are not logical responses to a price increase.

When the Price of Oil Rises, Consumers Economize by Buying