Rush | Oil

Production peaked in Pennsylvania in 1891 before being surpassed by states like Texas and California. The invention of the Model T Ford in 1908 shifted demand from kerosene (used for lighting) to gasoline (used for transportation), cementing oil as a dominant global commodity.

The most famous "Oil Rush" began in the United States in the mid-19th century, drastically changing the global energy landscape. Oil Rush

In early 2026, the term is being used to describe new exploration efforts in areas like South America and East Africa. Production peaked in Pennsylvania in 1891 before being