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Growth of Oil Substitutes Driven by High Prices and Technological Advances
Sustained high oil prices created profit opportunities, or economic rents, for producers of alternative products, incentivizing them to introduce substitutes. This trend was facilitated by technological developments that enabled growth in these alternative sectors and the chance to enter markets previously dominated by oil, ultimately affecting overall oil demand.
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Growth of Oil Substitutes Driven by High Prices and Technological Advances
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