what does crude oil make?
1 One barrel of crude oil contains 42 gallons which creates 45 gallons of petroleum products. 2  About 47% of each barrel of crude oil is refined into automobile gasoline. 3  In the US an average of about 2.5 gallons of crude oil are consumed per person each day.
Crude oil is a liquid found naturally in rock, containing mostly complex hydrocarbons, with some additional organic material. It is the major fuel used on the planet, and is used in the production of many synthetic materials like plastics as well.