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The Oil Industry

Whether we’re driving a car, riding a bus, using a toothbrush, wearing glasses or shoes, or even camping in a tent, we’re using products made with crude oil. Use the Oil Industry Web Guide to learn more about what oil is, how it’s extracted from the ground and how oil plays a considerable role in the economy today.

Oil

Learn how oil is formed, get an overview of the main issues in the oil industry and read how the oil industry meets daily energy demands.

Insights for Oil

  • You may have better luck using “crude oil” as a search term to avoid finding Web sites about cooking oil.

Top Sites for Oil

The Energy Information Administration Kid’s Page explains how oil was formed, what fuels are made from oil and more. Though the page is meant for the younger set, the information is still very thorough.
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Institute for Energy Research notes that oil is a leading source of energy in the United States, and features printable charts about oil production and consumption in the country.
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American Petroleum Institute provides an informative review of oil and natural gas, policy issues surrounding these energy resources, industry statistics and environmental health and safety matters.
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PBS takes a look at how world oil demand is met each day through current exploration, production and oil transportation methods.
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History of the Oil Industry

The first oil discovery in the United States paved the way for a tremendous industry to grow and ... read more »

Oil Drilling

No matter where oil is discovered, scientists and engineers are continually seeking new and better ... read more »

Oil Pipelines

After being extracted from the ground, oil must be transported through an oil pipeline to a ... read more »

Oil Refineries

Oil refineries are an integral part of converting oil into an energy resource. The ... read more »

The Oil Market

The price of oil plays a major role in the state of our economy. The Web sites in this section ... read more »

Gas Prices

For a better understanding of how the price of oil affects gas prices at the pump, explore the Web ... read more »

Energy News

Read on to learn some of the best places to find energy news, and track oil and ... read more »

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