diesel
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The price of petrol and diesel has soared since the start of the Iran war in February.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Eastough says farmers are very resilient but rising diesel and fertiliser costs have hit them hard since the Iran war broke out in February.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Loud trucks kept passing and honking their horns, leaving a smell of burning diesel fuel in their wake.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
Average diesel prices rose 14% in April despite the tax cut.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The air was thick with the familiar smell of diesel, bread, and kebab mixed with the stench from the nearby stream, where everyone dumped trash.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
Vocabulary lists containing diesel
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