crude oil

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The agreement has already led to a marked decline in crude oil prices that could diminish worries over central banks’ rate increases to tame hotter inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The conflict caused the price of crude oil to spike, with sharp increases in petrol and diesel costs, leading to concerns about the cost of living in countries across the world.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Venezuelan crude oil is relatively cheap to buy because it is much more difficult to process.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Uraloglu said the "Ocean Thunder" was carrying crude oil from Iraq to Malaysia.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Her tone couldn’t have held more wonder and censure if Zooey’s pores had been exuding crude oil.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger