noun
oil industry; petroleum industry
Refers to the entire sector involved in exploration, extraction, refining, and distribution of oil and petroleum products.
石油産業は中東の経済に大きな影響を与えている。
The oil industry has a major impact on the Middle Eastern economy.
彼は石油産業で長年働いてきた。
He has worked in the petroleum industry for many years.
Compound of 石油 (oil, petroleum) and 産業 (industry).