* Heating: Petroleum is used to heat homes and businesses in many parts of the world. Heating oil and natural gas are both derived from petroleum.
* Manufacturing: Petroleum is used to make a wide variety of products, including plastics, fertilizers, and pharmaceuticals.
* Electricity generation: Petroleum is used to generate electricity in some power plants.
* Other uses: Petroleum is also used to make asphalt, tar, and lubricants.