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Composition of a Barrel of Crude Oil

One (1) barrel (42 U.S. Gal) of crude oil equals 44.60 U.S. Gal of petroleum products. The increase in volume is due to refinery processing gain (similar to what happens to popcorn when it’s popped).

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ProductU.S. GalPercentage
Finished Motor Gasoline19.4044
Distillate Fuel Oil10.5024
Kero-type Jet Fuel4.129
Petroleum Coke2.235
Still Gas1.814
Residual Fuel Oil (HFO)1.684
Liquefied Refiner Gas1.513
Asphalt and road Oil1.343
Other2.014
Total44.60 U.S. Gal100%