The petroleum refining industry (SIC 2911) comprises establishments engaged primarily in producing gasoline, kerosene, distillate fuel oils, residual fuel oils, and lubricants through straight distillation of crude oil, redistillation of unfinished petroleum derivatives, cracking, or other processes. Quantities of oil are reported here in barrels. For conversion to metric tons, see Table 4-1.

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