What is in an Oil Barrel in Rust?

2 possible items. The most likely: Crude Oil 100%, Low Grade Fuel 100% per open.

Rust Oil Barrel Loot Table and Drop Chances

Health: 50 HP
Scrap: None
Possible items: 2

Oil Barrel loot table

2 items · chance per open

Item	Amount	Chance	Measured
Crude Oil	15–19	100%	100%
Low Grade Fuel	5–9	100%	100%

Other barrels containers

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Methodology

Chance is computed from the loot table. Measured is how often each item dropped across 1,000 openings, tested in game on our own server. BP means it drops as a blueprint.

Oil Barrel: common questions

What is in an Oil Barrel in Rust?: 2 possible items. The most likely: Crude Oil 100%, Low Grade Fuel 100% per open.
How much scrap does an Oil Barrel give?: None guaranteed.
How much HP does an Oil Barrel have?: 50 HP.