Assume Congress decides that oil companies are making too much profit and decides to tax oil companies for each gallon of gasoline produced.This would

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By imposing a tax on oil companies for each gallon of gasoline produced, the cost of production for oil companies will increase, causing the marginal cost curve to shift up. This will likely result in higher prices for consumers as the additional cost will likely be passed on to them.

Assume Congress Decides That Oil Companies Are Making Too Much