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Vegetable oil economy

Vegetable oil is a type of oil that is made from plants, like corn, canola, and soybeans. It's an important part of our economy because it's used to make many products like food, fuel, and cosmetics. Vegetable oil helps to provide energy and keeps the cost of things we buy inexpensive. Without vegetable oil, many things would cost more and be harder to find.