Statement: The price of crude oil has increased significantly. Therefore, the prices of petrol and diesel will increase. What is the underlying assumption? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Statement: The price of crude oil has increased significantly. Therefore, the prices of petrol and diesel will increase. What is the underlying assumption?
A. Petrol and diesel prices are fixed
B. Petrol and diesel are derived from crude oil
C. Crude oil prices do not affect transport
D. Petrol and diesel are not related to crude oil
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The conclusion assumes that petrol and diesel are derived from crude oil, so their prices depend on crude oil.

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