congestion
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There is an additional problem, too: Taxes on gasoline are supposed to charge drivers for some of the costs their driving imposes on everyone else – carbon emissions, local air pollution, congestion and crashes.
From Salon • May 13, 2026
“Fuel supplies are tightening and congestion is up at fueling hubs,” Hacegaba said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
"The port of Jeddah is not at all sized to handle such import volumes and a port congestion situation is emerging," Arthur Barillas de The, cofounder of freight forwarder Ovrsea, told AFP.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
A transport commission proposed alternatives, such as speed restrictions and improved public transport, and five new railway stations have been announced for the region to try and reduce congestion.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
Moss choked on the spit and congestion and he then felt a hand on his back.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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