### Question
How does the law define petroleum?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2404*, **petroleum** is defined as:

> natural or synthetic crude, blends of natural or synthetic crude, and products refined or derived from natural or synthetic crude or from such blends

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2404*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 141-MISCELLANEOUS PROCUREMENT PROVISIONS**

