Between 1960 and 1970, world oil consumption approximately doubled. which of the following explanations is consistent with this increase? a. the number of passengers per car increased. b. the price of gasoline increased. c. cars that were more fuel-efficient were manufactured. d.the number of cars on the road increased e. people drove less, conserving gasoline.

The world oil consumption doubled between 1960 and 1970 because the number of cars on the road increased.

Explanation:

The introduction of new and improved efficient technologies in the automobile sector in the decade of 1960s made buying and maintaining cars more affordable.Owing to this affordability, the sale of cars increased considerably resulting in the increased consumption of oil in most parts of the world. Automobiles were the second most oil consuming sector after the industries.