crude oil
Refers to petroleum in its natural, unrefined state before it is processed into products such as gasoline, kerosene, or heavy oil. Common in news and economics contexts.
Crude oil prices have risen again.
This country imports large amounts of crude oil.
Crude oil prices suddenly rose.
Japan imports most of its crude oil from the Middle East.
Many countries' economies depend on crude oil.
crude oil production
spot crude oil
Brent crude oil