diesel

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On the price side, refined products like diesel have seen surges on the order of 150%.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Gasoline prices are up 15% and diesel has increased 30% across the European Union.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Slovakia last month ordered a 30-day restriction on diesel sales while foreigners have to pay more for the fuel there.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

In televised remarks, he said the nation had 39 days worth of petrol, 29 days worth of diesel and 30 days worth of jet fuel in reserve.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

That night, when the power went off, her generator would not come on, and she suspected that her driver, Ayo, had been sold diesel spiked with kerosene.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie