petrol
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He said countries big and small remained in some way dependent on fossil fuels -- including Australia, a major coal and gas exporter, yet highly reliant on imports for petrol, diesel and other fuels.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
"I use my car for work and petrol prices are creeping up and up. Then the gas and electric will be going up," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
The price of petrol and diesel has soared since the start of the Iran war in February.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Rival supercar maker Lamborghini has scrapped its EV programme due to weak demand and customers' preference for petrol engines.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
She had opened the last envelope, and yellowish-green liquid smelling strongly of petrol gushed over her hands, which began to erupt in large yellow boils.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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