petrol

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In a bid to curb capital outflows that are also pressuring the Indian currency, Modi urged citizens to reduce their consumption of petrol and fuel, encouraging them to work from home and reduce overseas vacations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

European legislation requires countries to hold oil stocks equivalent to 90 days of net imports and 61 days of domestic consumption, but does not distinguish between different products such as petrol, diesel or jet fuel.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The unexpected decline was driven by the largest fall in automotive-fuel sales since August 2023, as the outbreak of war in Iran sent petrol and diesel prices sky-rocketing across the eurozone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Figures from the motoring group show average petrol and diesel prices started to ease slightly on 16 April, falling after 46 days of increases – the longest run of consecutive rises on record.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

As each swelling was popped, a large amount of thick yellowish- green liquid burst forth, which smelled strongly of petrol.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling