Until the United States is self - sufficient in oil production, what impact do international events have on the price we pay at the pump? Select all correct anwers.

-Higher global demand creates increase in price at the pump.

-Lack of an increase in proven reserves of oil fields keeps oil somewhat scarce, and prices high.

-Disasters at refineries increase price at the pump.

-New technologies in alternative fuels offer choices for scarce dollars.

-Terrorism and wars near oil fields in South West Asia raise the cost of oil per barrel.