“Gas prices are going to increase because oil companies are hoarding profits.” this statement is an example of, 'assumption'.
An assumption is a notion about a certain thing that will happen or is true but doesn't have any proof.
Because the given statement, "Gas prices are going to increase because oil companies are hoarding profits," makes an assumption that this is true, the gas price will certainly increase because oil companies are hoarding profits. Thus, the "Gas prices are going to increase because oil companies are hoarding profits." This statement is an example of an assumption.
Hence the correct option is, B. 'assumption'
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