B. The Russian economy relies heavily on oil.
The big danger for Russia, though, is how the oil price problem is affecting people. Wages over the last two years have had no real growth. The poverty level has increased. Now there are reports of food costing 50 percent or more of a person's income. People are starting to grow some of their own food so they can still eat some of what they can’t afford to buy in stores.
—George Friedman, Forbes Magazine, December 27, 2016
Based on the text, which statement is most likely true?
A.
Most Russians can survive by living on very low wages.
B.
The Russian economy relies heavily on oil.
C.
Most Russians hold jobs in the agricultural industry.
D.
The Russian economy suffers from having too little oil.
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