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Does jet fuel have a higher btu rating than oil?

No, oil has a higher BTU rating than jet fuel. The BTU (British Thermal Unit) rating of a fuel indicates the amount of heat energy released when it is burned. The BTU rating of crude oil is typically around 19,000 BTU/lb, while the BTU rating of jet fuel is typically around 18,000 BTU/lb.