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Question
State whether the price elasticity of demand is inelastic, relatively elastic, highly elastic or highly inelastic. Give reasons to support your answer.
Demand for diesel and petrol
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Solution
Demand for diesel/petrol will be inelastic as its substitutes are not available.
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