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Who uses petroleum and for what purpose?

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We use petroleum and it is the largest U.S energy source
We use petroleum to propel vehicles and to heat buildings
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today, petroleum is mostly used as a source of energy, being rich in combustible carbon in the production of electricity or running some sorts of heat engines. ... Raw petroleum (also known as crude oil) is used in three major ways: Transportation, Electricity Generation, and Material Production.

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