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i. It is labour saving since most of the work is automated /done by machines/which reduces the cost of transport.
ii. Its environmentally friendly since it does not produce smoke/noise.
iii. Can be constructed through difficult/bad areas/terrain where other forms of transport/roads cannot pass/accept examples of difficult/bad areas as mention.
iv. A lot of fuel/large volume can be transported within a short period/since there is continuous flow of fuel.
v. Reduces damage/congestion/accidents on roads by reducing the number of oil tankers on the roads.
vi. It reduces delays in road transport by reducing the number of oil tankers/congestion on the roads.
vii. Maintenance/operation costs are low/cheap since most of the flow of fuel is by gravity/electric booster stations.
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