kerosene

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He added that the wholesale price for diesel has increased by nearly 50% since January and kerosene, or heating oil, was up by more than 80%.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Airlines have curtailed or suspend flights to the island for lack of kerosene.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Current tariffs of 10 percent on unleaded gasoline and seven percent on diesel, aviation fuel and kerosene would all be temporarily removed under the decree.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

The biggest increase, over the 12 months to December, was a 6.3% increase in the price of fuel, after the cost of kerosene went up in the past three months.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

In some manner a big moth got into the room and circled the hanging kerosene lamp.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck