In a market economy, prices are established by

In a market economy, prices are established by the equilibrium of demand and supply

Explanation:

The price for a given product and/or service is set by the equilibrium of Demand and Supply.

On the demand-supply graph, the point where demand equals supply is referred to as equilibrium price (i.e. balance price).

Any alterations on the demand-supply graph will lead to the demand and/or supply being increased or decreased and this will definitely affects the price of that good and/or service.

and the price will definitely increase.