oil

Example Sentences

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While the price of oil has fallen on news of the ceasefire, shipping analysts are warning to expect only a trickle of crossings for now.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Even with falling oil prices, there will not soon be more physical supply passing through the Strait of Hormuz, given widespread damage to oil and gas infrastructure throughout the Gulf.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

If the cease-fire holds and traffic begins to move through the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices may have further to fall in the weeks ahead—they tumbled to below $95 on Wednesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate futures fall and oil prices may post further declines.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“It’s baking soda, not salt, when there’s oil involved in a fire.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith