Crude oil is a yellow-to-black, sticky substance found inside sponge-like sedimentary rocks that remains a liquid when brought to the surface. It is made of hydrocarbons, organic compounds consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon atoms. Petroleum products are produced from the processing of crude oil and other liquids and include liquefied petroleum gases, aviation gasoline, motor gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, petrochemical feedstocks, lubricants, waxes, asphalt, road oil. Petroleum is a broad category that includes both crude oil and petroleum products. The terms oil and petroleum are sometimes used interchangeably.
