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
The largest oil disruption in history is widening an economic divide, with Americans spending $45 billion more on gasoline and diesel during the Iran war than the same period a year ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 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
To conserve fresh water the men were allowed just two showers a week, and their own growing stench added a nauseating layer to the reek of diesel fuel.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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