petrol
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The price of petrol and diesel has soared since the start of the Iran war in February.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
"The conflict has impacted energy prices globally, and has already affected home heating oil, petrol and diesel prices."
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Walmart has warned higher petrol prices are causing US consumers to cut spending elsewhere as the war with Iran continues to squeeze household budgets.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
The average price of petrol was 156.8p per litre last month, according to the ONS, the highest since November 2022.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
We kept going and going until we made it to a twenty-four-hour petrol station and called the police.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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