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What was the primary cause of the 2000 fuel protests in the United Kingdom?
What was the primary cause of the 2000 fuel protests in the United Kingdom?
- Failed deregulation
- Global increases in petroleum demand
- Rise in the price of crude oil and high taxation on road fuel (correct)
- Market manipulation by Enron
What was a significant factor in the 2000–2001 California electricity crisis?
What was a significant factor in the 2000–2001 California electricity crisis?
- Global increases in petroleum demand
- Rise in the price of crude oil
- Failed deregulation
- Market manipulation by Enron (correct)
What caused the 2008 energy crisis in Central Asia?
What caused the 2008 energy crisis in Central Asia?
- Market manipulation by Enron
- Failed deregulation
- Rise in the price of crude oil
- Abnormally cold temperatures and low water levels (correct)
What was a major contributing factor to the 2004 energy crisis in Argentina?
What was a major contributing factor to the 2004 energy crisis in Argentina?
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What led to severe energy shortages in China in 2005 and 2008?
What led to severe energy shortages in China in 2005 and 2008?
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