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.