diesel

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Even China, one of the best-prepared countries for the oil crisis with reserves for more than 100 days, has moved to cap a rise in retail gasoline and diesel prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Last week, the price of diesel in France hit its highest level since 1985, surpassing the peaks reached after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

According to data from Goldman Sachs, Australians have been among the highest increases in both gasoline and diesel prices of the top 30 national consumers by demand.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The average diesel price rose to 182.77p, its highest level since December 2022 and 40p more than at the start of the war.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The smell of ripe guavas, piled high on a handcart pushed by a vendor, mixed with the smell of diesel smoke from buses.

From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman