diesel
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The government says it has run out of diesel and fuel oil needed to power the generators that supplement the electricity production of its dilapidated power plants.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
It produces crude, but declining output and limited refining capacity leave it dependent on imported gasoline and diesel, much of it from the United States.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
The cost of filling a typical family car with petrol went up by around £14, while a tank of diesel became £27 more expensive.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
People have to eat, so they’ll have to swallow hard when paying more at the grocery store due to more expensive diesel fuel and fertilizer costs.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
No sooner was it up than a diesel truck with air compressors pulled onto the bridge.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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