oil in a natural condition, before it has been transformed in an industrial process in order to separate it into different products
300 million tons of crude oil are exported every year.
The country's economy heavily relies on the export of crude oil extracted from its vast reserves.
The refineries processed crude oil into various petroleum products, such as gasoline and diesel.
Fluctuations in global crude oil prices impact the cost of energy and transportation worldwide.
Environmental concerns arise from the potential spills and pollution associated with transporting and drilling for crude oil.