One Reason for the Increase in Pipeline Carrier Costs Is

question 34

Multiple Choice

One reason for the increase in pipeline carrier costs is:

• A) Decreasing energy costs
• B) Increasing security costs
• C) Higher intermodal competition
• D) Less land for pipeline development

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