Gasoline, kerosene and diesel are all examples of fossil fuels. These are hydrocarbons, that is, consist of hydrogen and carbon. They have been formed over a period of millions of years and are found as a liquid known as petroleum. The liquid petroleum is obtained deep underneath the surface of earth (including oceans) and is then processed to receive individual components, including, gasoline, kerosene and diesel. All these liquids are used as fuels for heating and electricity generation purposes (among other applications). These fuels react readily with oxygen and generate carbon dioxide and considerable amount of energy. This is the reason, gasoline and diesel are used as primary fuel in automobiles. Kerosene is still used in developing or underdeveloped countries for heating and cooking purposes.
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