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  • Crude Oil vs. Petroleum: Understanding the Difference
    The mixture of crude oil and petroleum that comes straight from the ground is called crude oil.

    Here's why:

    * Crude oil is the unrefined form of petroleum.

    * Petroleum is a broad term referring to a naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbons found in the Earth's crust.

    * Crude oil is the raw material from which many different products are made, including gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, and plastics.

    So, while "petroleum" is a more general term, "crude oil" specifically refers to the mixture of hydrocarbons extracted from the ground before any refining processes.

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