An oil and gas company needs to ship petrol 1,000 miles from the port on entry to an inland refinery. Which of the following modes of transportation provides the best long-term, cost-efficient solution?

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A pipeline would be the most cost-efficient solution for transporting petrol over a long distance. It has lower operating and maintenance costs compared to trucks or barges and are not subject to delays caused by weather or traffic like rail and trucking. Additionally, pipelines have higher safety records and are better for the environment as they have lower carbon emissions.

An Oil and Gas Company Needs to Ship Petrol 1,000