Islamic sect that has many followers in Turkey. A barrel is a volume measure of forty-two United States gallons. Conversion of barrels to tons depends on the density of the specific product. About 7.3 barrels of average crude oil weigh one ton.
Heavy crude weighs about seven barrels per ton.
Light products, such as gasoline and kerosene, average close to eight barrels per ton. In Turkish use, it involves state control of some industries and public services. The value of the ECU is determined by the value of a basket that includes the currencies of all EU member states. In establishing the value of the basket, each member's currency receives a share that reflects the relative strength and importance of the member's economy. In 1995 one ECU was equivalent to about one United States dollar.