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diesel

[dee-zuhl, -suhl] / ˈdi zəl, -səl /
NOUN
diesel engine
Synonyms


NOUN
locomotive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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According to data from Goldman Sachs, Australians have been among the highest increases in both gasoline and diesel prices of the top 30 national consumers by demand.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

"Compared with the pre-war months, the oil companies earned a daily excess profit of 75.3 million euros from the sale of diesel fuel to cars and trucks," the report said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Voltify reckons it can help rail operators move away from diesel without big infrastructure investments or operational changes, while also reducing energy expenses, said Langer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

RAC's head of policy Simon Williams said the price of petrol could stabilise "if the cost of oil doesn't increase further, although diesel still looks likely to rise".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Blue diesel smoke fills the air as women gather to cook eggplant and canned tomatoes and rice.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell