petrol

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Bell said that if there is a shortage of regular petrol then Europe can cut its exports.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

South Sudan has started to ration electricity in its capital, Juba, while Zimbabwe is increasing the ethanol content in its petrol.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

In France, the price of regular petrol has gone up by just 17 percent, according to government statistics consulted by AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

The Australian government has encouraged people to go ahead with their Easter travel plans, despite fuel shortages at hundreds of petrol stations across the country.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“Get petrol on your way back, at Ninth Mile, and don’t forget to bring me the receipt.”

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie