petrol

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It is then distributed to the two petrol garages in the island.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The Easter holiday weekend across Europe is expected to see a surge in demand with queues at petrol stations.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Diesel was for a long time cheaper than petrol.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

In televised remarks, he said the nation had 39 days worth of petrol, 29 days worth of diesel and 30 days worth of jet fuel in reserve.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

He swiftly took the hose out of his mouth and inserted it into the stations wagon’s petrol tank.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie