Acum 169 de ani, România avea prima rafinărie din lume, era prima țară producătoare de țiței, iar Bucureștiul era primul oraș iluminat cu petrol lampant. Când s-a introdus curentul în Capitală

Romania currently relies on approximately 70% oil imports to meet its fuel needs, with only three of its four refineries operational. Historically, Romania was a pioneer in the oil industry, achieving significant milestones in 1857, including the world's first industrial oil production and refinery. The industry thrived until the mid-20th century but has since faced decline, with production dropping significantly. Today, the country is considering insolvency for one of its refineries, reflecting a stark contrast to its historical prominence in the global oil market.