### Question
How does the law define petroleum?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2922e*, **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. § 2922e*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 173-ENERGY SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER II-ENERGY-RELATED PROCUREMENT**

