Which of the following events would shift the supply curve for gasoline to the right?

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A technological innovation in the oil-drilling industry that dramatically lowers the cost of exploration would reduce the cost of producing oil, increasing oil supply and shifting the supply curve for gasoline to the right. Option A would not affect the supply of gasoline directly, while option B would reduce refinery capacity, lowering gasoline supply. Option C is a development in an alternative energy source and not directly related to gasoline supply.

Which of the Following Events Would Shift the Supply Curve