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Uses of Petroleum

Refined products obtained from crude oil have a number

of uses.

• Liquefied Petroleum Gas or LPG is used in households

as well as in the industry.

• Diesel and petrol are used as fuels for vehicles. Diesel

is generally preferred for heavy motor vehicles.

• Petrol is also used as a solvent for dry cleaning,

whereas diesel is also used to run electric generators.

• Kerosene is used as a fuel for stoves and jet planes.

• Lubricating oil reduces wear and tear and corrosion of

machines.

• Paraffin wax is used to make candles, ointments, ink,

crayons, etc.