If the price of crude oil changes, why doesn’t the price we pay to fill up our car just change by the same amount? Let us bring you on a journey that explains the many factors that determine the price of gasoline at the pump, from technology to investment, from marketing to taxes.

To discover more, you can play with our interactive animation: https://www.fuelseurope.eu/knowledge/how-refining-works/ The purpose of an oil refinery is to turn crude oil into products that are fit for end-use, in the quantities that are required by the market. Watch our video and explore the animation to follow the transformation process, from crude oil to end product, and discover what makes European modern refineries truly competitive today.

Everybody knows the basis uses of oil: it gives us power, light and heat. But its uses go far beyond that, affecting many aspects of our lives often unknown to us. Explore some of the uses of oil derivatives and how, through its products, oil actively contributes to many of our daily activities. http://www.fuelseurope.eu/

Vision 2050 has already started. Discover all the technologies that are well advanced to develop low-carbon liquid fuels for transport and feedstocks. Subtitles available in English, Spanish, French, Polish & Greek. Discover more about the Vision 2050: https://www.fuelseurope.eu/vision-2050/

In the #YoungRefiners video series, the spotlight is on young Europeans working in the oil refining sector. Branislav, from Slovakia, works as external operator in production area at Ethylene unit. Working at an oil refinery gives him a chance of educational growth and a perspective in self-development – which creates an attractive place to build a career.

In the #YoungRefiners video series, the spotlight is on young Europeans working in the oil refining sector. Marios, from Greece, works to identify problems and come up with solutions that ensure that crude oil is efficiently transformed into fuel we use every day.

Since their first appearance on the scene more than one century ago, liquid petroleum fuels have marked a milestone in the history of transport, creating the conditions for an unprecedented step change in performance and affordability of transport on land, sea in the air. While alternative technologies are increasingly used in transport, refined petroleum fuels are - and will remain for many years - the prominent energy source, due to a combination of factors such as superior energy density, easier transportability/storability, established infrastructure and comparatively lower cost.

Todo el mundo conoce las aplicaciones básicas del petróleo: proporciona electricidad, luz y calor. Pero éstas van mucho más allá, incidiendo en muchos aspectos, a menudo insospechados, de nuestras vidas. Descubra algunos de los usos de los derivados del petróleo y cómo a través de estos productos, está presente en numerosas actividades cada día.

In the #YoungRefiners video series, the spotlight is on young Europeans working in the oil refining sector. Zofia, from Poland, proudly says that her job fully meets her expectations. For her, a refinery is a great place to work for someone with an energy and physics background because she is constantly learning about many applications.

In the #YoungRefiners video series, the spotlight is on young Europeans working in the oil refining sector.

Transport performs a fundamental service to society, offering the ability to move goods, people and services. Affordable mobility is a key contributor to the quality of life of European citizens and is intrinsically linked to economic growth.

In the #YoungRefiners video series, the spotlight is on young Europeans working in the oil refining sector. Caterina lives and works in Portugal. She is temporarily based in Brussels, which is where we met with her. We asked about her studies, why she decided to pursue this career and her vision about the future of the industry

In the #YoungRefiners video series, the spotlight is on young Europeans working in the oil refining sector.

FuelsEurope is the voice of the European petroleum refining industry. FuelsEurope represents with the EU institutions the interest of 43 Companies operating refineries in the EU. Members account for almost 100% of EU petroleum refining capacity and more than 75% of EU motor fuel retail sales. FuelsEurope aims to promote economically and environmentally sustainable refining, supply and use of petroleum products in the EU, by providing input and expert advice to the EU Institutions, Member State Governments and the wider community, thus contributing in a constructive and pro-active way to the development and implementation of EU policies and regulations.

Try to anticipate traffic flow. Look at the traffic as far ahead as possible in order to avoid unnecessary stopping and starting within the flow of traffic.

Toda a gente conhece os usos básicos do petróleo: dá-nos eletricidade, luz e calor. Mas os seus usos vão mais além do que isto, afetando muitos aspetos da nossa vida, frequentemente desconhecidos para nós. Explore alguns dos usos dos derivados de petróleo e como, através dos seus produtos, o petróleo contribui ativamente para muitas das nossas atividades diárias.

Close your windows, especially at higher speeds, and remove empty roof racks. This will reduce wind resistance and can lower your fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 10%.

An interview with John Cooper, Director General of FuelsEurope ahead of the 6th EU Refining Forum.

In the #YoungRefiners video series, the spotlight is on young Europeans working in the oil refining sector. Louise, a young chemical engineer from Denmark, talks about her daily work being split between the office and the field. For her, leading such a wide and diverse range of projects is not only exciting but also very challenging.

Check your tyre pressure every month. Under-inflated tyres can increase fuel consumption by up to 4%.

Drive at reasonable speeds and above all, drive smoothly. Every time you accelerate or brake suddenly, your engine uses more fuel and produces more CO2.

Start driving soon after starting the engine and turn off the engine when stationary for more than one minute. Modern engines enable you to just get in and go, thus reducing fuel consumption.

When accelerating, change up gears as early as possible. Higher gears are more economical in terms of fuel consumption.

Keep your car well serviced and check the oil level regularly Correctly maintained cars can operate more efficiently and help reduce CO2 emissions.

Remove unnecessary weight from your boot or back seats. The heavier the car, the harder the engine has to work and the more fuel it consumes.

Use air conditioning only when necessary. Unnecessary use increases fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 5%.

Consider car sharing for work or leisure. You will help reduce congestion and fuel consumption.

Save More Than Fuel campaign suggests 10 easy-to-follow tips to drive more efficiently and reduce emissions.

An interview with John Cooper, FuelsEurope Director General ahead of the 6th EU Refining Forum taking place on the 1st of March in Brussels.