As used in this chapter, the term “ petroleum ” includes crude oil, gases (including natural gas), natural gasoline, and other related hydrocarbons, oil shale, and the products of any of such resources. ( Pub. L. 94–258, title I, § 101 , Apr. 5, 1976 , 90 Stat. 303 .) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Short Title Pub. L. 94–258, § 1 , Apr. 5, 1976 , 90 Stat. 303 , provided: “That this Act [enacting this chapter and section 7420 of Title 10 , Armed Forces, and amending section 6244 of this title and sections 7421 to 7436 and 7438 of Title 10] may be cited as the ‘ Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of 1976 ’.” CFR Title Parts 43 2360