Multiple choice

This weeks,oil has fallen to the rate-

  1. 45 $/barrels
  2. 40 $/barrels
  3. 36 $/barrels
  4. 34 $/barrels
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Oil prices did fall to around \$36 per barrel in late 2008/early 2009 during the global financial crisis. This was a significant drop from the mid-2008 peak of over \$140 per barrel. The question reflects a specific moment in oil price history.