Gasoline vs. Petroleum — What's the Difference?

Used predominantly in transportation.

Naturally occurring crude oil.

Fuel for internal combustion engines.

Impacts global politics and economies.

Contains various hydrocarbons.

Consists of hydrocarbons and other organic materials.

Highly flammable liquid.

Primary source for gasoline and diesel.

A volatile mixture of flammable liquid hydrocarbons derived chiefly from crude petroleum and used principally as a fuel for internal-combustion engines.

Subject to environmental concerns.

A flammable liquid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, mainly used as a motor fuel; petrol.

A thick, flammable, yellow-to-black mixture of gaseous, liquid, and solid hydrocarbons that occurs naturally beneath the earth's surface, can be separated into fractions including natural gas, gasoline, naphtha, kerosene, fuel and lubricating oils, paraffin wax, and asphalt and is used as raw material for a wide variety of derivative products.

(countable) Any specific kind of gasoline.

A flammable liquid ranging in color from clear to very dark brown and black, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons, occurring naturally in deposits under the Earth's surface.

Marijuana, especially very potent or high quality.

Rock oil, mineral oil, or natural oil, a dark brown or greenish inflammable liquid, which, at certain points, exists in the upper strata of the earth, from whence it is pumped, or forced by pressure of the gas attending it. It consists of a complex mixture of various hydrocarbons, largely of the methane series, but may vary much in appearance, composition, and properties. It is refined by distillation, and the products include kerosene, benzine, gasoline, paraffin, etc.

(slang) An alcoholic beverage made of vodka and energy drink.

A dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons

Made from or using gasoline.

A highly volatile mixture of fluid hydrocarbons, obtained mostly from petroleum, as also by the distillation of bituminous coal. It is used as a fuel for most automobiles and for many other vehicles with internal combustion engines. The gasoline of commerce is typically blended with additives to improve its performance in internal combustion engines. Gasoline was also used in the early 1900's in making air gas, and in giving illuminating power to water gas. See Carburetor.

A volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

Derived from refined petroleum.

No, Gasoline is a refined product derived from the processing of Petroleum.

Yes, alternatives include diesel, electricity, hydrogen fuel cells, and biofuels.

The transportation, petrochemical, and energy sectors predominantly rely on Petroleum.

Gasoline prices are influenced by global demand, production rates, geopolitical events, and taxes.

Because Petroleum formation takes millions of years, making its consumption rate much faster than its replenishment rate.

While Petroleum remains dominant, the rise of renewable energy sources is gradually reducing its demand in some sectors.

Gasoline is primarily used as fuel for vehicles with internal combustion engines.

Combusting Gasoline releases greenhouse gases and other pollutants contributing to global warming and air pollution.

Petroleum is a naturally occurring crude oil extracted from underground reservoirs.

Besides Gasoline, Petroleum is refined to produce diesel, jet fuel, lubricants, and many other products.

Petroleum extraction can cause habitat disruptions, potential oil spills, and greenhouse gas emissions.

While there's no single global standard, there are regional classifications like Brent Crude and West Texas Intermediate.

No, Gasoline can vary in octane ratings, additives, and formulations based on regional standards and requirements.

Gasoline is highly flammable and can lead to fires or explosions if not stored properly.

Gasoline primarily consists of hydrocarbons derived from Petroleum.