GMAT Critical Reasoning (CR) | Re: As the US increased the production of natural gas

As the US increased the production of natural gas released from underground shale formations, creating more output of polyethylene, it was expected that makers of plastic products such as plastic trash bags, toys, containers etc., which use polyethylene as a raw material, would benefit from the same as a result of the decrease in the price of natural gas.

Conclusion :However, makers of plastic products have instead reported no cost benefit as a result of the increase in the supply of natural gas.
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