petrol

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During that time, there has been a direct line from the world's biggest traffic jam to rising petrol and diesel prices, higher airfares and swelling mortgage rates around the globe.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

On 24 March, the Philippines, which imports 98% of its oil from the Middle East, became the first country to declare a national energy emergency after petrol prices more than doubled.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The European Union is now a net exporter of petrol, mainly to the United States and Africa, but an importer of diesel.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Diesel was for a long time cheaper than petrol.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

That night, Olanna told Odenigbo, “We need to get some petrol on the black market; we don’t have enough in case anything happens.”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie