Which best explains why car lost popularity over the Iranian hostage crisis?

The Iranian hostage crisis in 1979 led to a significant increase in oil prices and fuel shortages, which in turn caused a rise in gasoline prices and a decline in car usage. With rising costs and the economic uncertainty that followed, consumers became more cautious about their spending on automobiles. Additionally, the crisis heightened awareness of energy dependence, prompting many to seek alternative modes of transportation. This shift contributed to a temporary decline in the popularity of cars during that period.