List of fuels

Coal is a type of black rock, made almost entirely of carbon. It is formed from old plant matter being squashed by the gradual movement of the earth over a very long time. Coal can be burnt, and is often used as the fuel for power plants. Coal is dug out of the ground, from coal mines. Coal is not the same as charcoal, which is just the black residue after wood is burnt.

Firewood is wood that has been collected just to be burnt as fuel. Firewood is usually cut into small pieces so it can fit inside a fireplace.

Gasoline, also called petrol in some countries, is a toxic liquid that is used as a fuel in internal combustion engines. Many kinds of vehicle use gasoline to make them run.

Paraffin is the name given to a range of fuel oils, also called kerosene in some countries. The form of paraffin most people are familiar with is paraffin wax, which is used to make candles from.

Petrol is another word for gasoline.