The mission of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is to coordinate and unify the petroleum policies of its member countries and ensure the stabilization of oil markets in order to secure an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum to consumers, a steady income to producers and a fair return on capital for those investing in the petroleum industry. How does the mission of OPEC, excerpted above, affect the global economy?

A. It manages trade route access between the East and the West.
B. It promotes development and export of important technology.
C. It controls the amount of oil that is supplied by its member countries.
D. It uses military force to command loyalty from the petroleum community.​