Why was Tulsa named the oil capital of the world during the first half of the twentieth century?

Tulsa earned the title of "Oil Capital of the World" in the early to mid-twentieth century due to its pivotal role in the booming oil industry. The discovery of oil in the region, particularly with the 1901 Spindletop gusher in Texas and subsequent finds in Oklahoma, led to a rapid influx of oil companies and wealth. Tulsa became a hub for oil production, refining, and transportation, attracting major oil corporations and entrepreneurs. The city's infrastructure, including pipelines and railroads, further solidified its status as a center for oil commerce.