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
Rival supercar maker Lamborghini has scrapped its EV programme due to weak demand and customers' preference for petrol engines.
From BBC • May 30, 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 price of petrol last peaked at 158.31p on 15 April, falling by more than a penny until the start of May when it began rising again, the RAC said.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
He parked his car next to Aunty Ifeoma’s station wagon and took out a can of petrol and a garden hose that had been cut to a quarter of its length.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Vocabulary lists containing petrol
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