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Refined product pipelines specifically carry processed petroleum products from refineries to various distribution points, such as storage tanks and retail outlets. These pipelines are designed to transport fuels that have been refined and are ready for sale and use, including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other oil-derived products.

Their construction and operation are optimized for the characteristics of refined products, ensuring they are kept at appropriate temperatures and pressures for safe and efficient transport. Refining processes create a variety of products that need to be moved quickly to market, making these pipelines essential for the downstream oil and gas supply chain.

In contrast, gathering lines primarily connect oil or gas production sites to processing facilities, distribution pipelines are used to distribute products closer to end consumers, and trunk lines often carry larger volumes of oil or gas over long distances from production areas to large storage facilities or processing plants. Understanding the distinction among these pipeline types is important in logistics and supply chain management, especially within the petroleum industry.