petrol

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A little over a year ago, Donatell bought another petrol station.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

That should bring relief for retail customers at the pump, where surging petrol prices in recent weeks have forced many countries to take measures to reduce consumption and protect the most vulnerable.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

News of the state of emergency led to panic buying at some petrol stations on Wednesday - with some reportedly rationing how much each customer can buy, according to local media.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

On 24 March, the Philippines, which imports 98% of its oil from the Middle East, became the first country to declare a national energy emergency after petrol prices more than doubled.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

As each swelling was popped, a large amount of thick yellowish- green liquid burst forth, which smelled strongly of petrol.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling