U.S Code last checked for updates: Jun 12, 2025
§ 6501.
“Petroleum” defined

As used in this chapter, the term “petroleum” includes crude oil, gases (including natural gas), natural gasoline, and other related hydrocarbons, oil shale, and the products of any of such resources.

(Pub. L. 94–258, title I, § 101, Apr. 5, 1976, 90 Stat. 303.)
cite as: 42 USC 6501