Which of the following statements accurately explains why oil became a preferred fuel for the railroad and shipping industries?(1 point) Responses A shortage of other fuels forced the oil industry to promote the many uses of oil. A shortage of other fuels forced the oil industry to promote the many uses of oil. Pipelines purified the crude oil to help it burn cleaner than coal. Pipelines purified the crude oil to help it burn cleaner than coal. Oil was safer and less expensive than coal. Oil was safer and less expensive than coal. Oil is the only fuel that burns slowly enough for shipping over long distanc
