The present day search for fuels alternative to petroleum is due mainly to ___________.

Iran-Iraq war

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Strained relations between Israel and Middle East countries

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Highly increasing costs of petroleum products

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Increase in the consumption of petroleum products

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Solution

The correct option is C Increase in the consumption of petroleum products
Increase in the use of petroleum products in automobiles and engines has led to many environment related problems. The world is now searching for alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles which include biodiesel, methanol, ethanol, butanol, hydrogen, non-fossil methane, natural gas, etc.

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