Why is petroleum often referred to as liquid gold

Mineral and Energy Resources (10)

Briefly answer: Why is petroleum often referred to as "liquid gold"

Answer

  • Petroleum is a versatile mineral. It generates power and used as a fuel for vehicles and in factories.
  • It is used as a raw material for products like plastics, tarpaulin, wax etc.
  • By-products like kerosene are very useful.
  • Not even the smallest part of the crude oil goes waste or remains unused and is therefore called liquid gold.
  • High economic value.
  • Exam Year: 2019