### Question
How is the "petroleum" defined?


### Answer
The term **petroleum** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2404* as follows -

> 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**

