If government regulations increase the cost of producing gasoline whil

If government regulations increase the cost of producing gasoline while at the same time government regulations reduce the cost of driving a relatively inefficient sport utility vehicle (SUV),

A) the supply of gasoline is expected to increase.
B) the demand for gasoline is expected to decrease.
C) the price of gasoline is expected to increase, whereas the total consumption of gasoline can increase, decrease, or stay the same.
D) the supply of gasoline is expected to decrease.

ANSWER

C