diesel
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But fuel prices remain below the levels reached in summer 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, when petrol reached 191.5p and diesel hit 199p a litre.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
This would also make crude-oil prices more sensitive to geopolitical shocks and could eventually see them bleed through into higher prices for gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, weighing on consumers and the broader economy.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
The recent increases means the cost of filling up a family car with petrol has risen by £14, while a tank of diesel costs £27 more.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
He warned, however, that "if this war and this blockade last more than three months, we'll begin to face some serious supply issues," notably in jet fuel and diesel.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
The overlanders were mixed up with pickup trucks and vans jammed with people, and the road reeked of diesel smoke.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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