Question 41
Natural Resources and PetroleumA disadvantage of Nigeria's dependence on imported petroleum products is the
- A.instability in the demand for the products
- B.dominance of multinational firms
- C.instability in the supply of the product
- D.poor maintenance of the refineries.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (instability in the supply of the product)
Explanation
Imports can be delayed by shipping, foreign exchange or price problems, so supply of fuel becomes unstable and scarcities occur.