In 2012,following the great recession of 2008 and 2009,
A)oil prices dropped but can be expected to increase as the economy recovers.
B)oil prices dropped and may remain low as the economy recovers.
C)oil prices increased and can be expected to increase further as the economy recovers.
D)oil prices increased but can be expected to decrease as the economy recovers.

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Oil prices tend to increase as the economy recovers because economic growth drives up energy demand, leading to higher prices.

In 2012,following the Great Recession of 2008 and 2009