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

“The biggest problem today is the lack of jet fuel and diesel … and we are seeing it already in Asia,” Birol said, adding that this will probably become a challenge in Europe by May.

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

That actually matters more for the economy and inflation, since diesel is heavily used in transportation, agriculture, and industrial equipment operations.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Jackson Street, though, smelled of rotting fish, cabbages and radishes fermenting in sea brine, sluggish sewers and diesel streetcar fumes.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson