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Aggregate supply refers to the total volume of goods and services produced in an economy at a given price level. Factors like the cost of production and exchange rates can impact aggregate supply. Rising oil prices increase the cost of production, affecting various industries. Weaker currency increases import prices, decreasing aggregate supply, while a stronger currency makes imports cheaper and boosts aggregate supply. In economics, we often discuss the concept of aggregate supply, which represents the total volume of goods and services produced at a given price level within an economy. In the short run, there are a number of factors that can influence AS, and these factors can help us understand why oil prices are surging. One critical factor that can influence AS is the cost of production, particularly the cost of raw materials and energy. When the cost of raw materials, such as oil, increases, it raises the overall cost of production for various goods and services. As we can see in the news, rising oil prices directly affect the cost structure of various industries. Oil being a fundamental raw material for many industries plays a pivotal role in determining the AS curve. As oil prices increase, it becomes more expensive to produce goods and services, which can lead to a decrease in AS trading and stationery pressure. Another important factor that impacts short-run aggregate supply is exchange rates. A weaker currency, like the UK pound, feeds an increase in the price of imports. This can result in a decrease in AS as production becomes more expensive. However, if the currency strengthens, it can make imports cheaper and boost AS.