Uses of Petroleum fractions

• Petroleum fractions are classified according to their boiling ranges into fractions such as naphtha, kerosene, diesel, lubricating oils, wax, etc.
• Refinery gas fraction - Gas used in heating and cooking
• Naphtha fraction - chemical feedstock
• Kerosene / Parrafin fraction for jet fuel
• Diesel oil / gas oil fraction for fuel used in diesel engines
• Gasoline / Petrol fraction for fuel used in cars
• Fuel oil fraction for fuel used in ships and home heating systems
• Lubricating oil fraction for lubricants, waxes and polishes
• Bitumen fraction for making roads