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There are long queues at the petrol station and people are bringing extra cans to fill. What might be happening soon?
AThe price of petrol is going down.
BThere is a rumor of a fuel shortage.
CThe station is giving away free petrol.
DPeople are going on a holiday.
✓ Correct Answer: B — There is a rumor of a fuel shortage.
Panic buying and extra storage containers suggest a fear of future unavailability (shortage).
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