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How the Bakken Oil Boom Impacts U.S. Supply Chains

CH Robinson Transportfolio

The oil and gas industry impacts freight transportation in four significant areas: Diesel Prices. Rail Capacity. My brother-in-law lives within a half a mile of the main freight rail track in the Twin Cities. With around 30,000 gallons of capacity, each car equates to roughly 700 barrels of oil.