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Pak Studies Geography IGCSEprinted 95 · PDF 95
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Difficult to repair: Maintenance and repair can be costly and
time-consuming.
Drawbacks:
High risk of accidents: Tankers can cause explosions, fires, or oil spills on
roads.
Traffic congestion: Adds to road traffic and wear on infrastructure.
High fuel cost: Expensive to run over long distances.
Pollution: Contributes to air and noise pollution.
Benefits:
Good for bulk transport: Can carry large volumes of oil, gas, or chemicals
efficiently over long distances.
Safer than road transport: Fewer accidents and less risk of spillage.
Benefits:
Flexible and mobile: Can deliver directly to petrol stations, industries, or
remote areas.
Low initial cost: Cheaper to buy and operate compared to building pipelines
or rail systems.
Fast for short distances: Ideal for local or regional deliveries.
Door-to-door service: No need for loading and unloading at multiple points.
3. Rail Tankers
2. Road Tankers