petrol
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The US no longer depends on Gulf oil, but petrol prices in America are still set by the global oil market.
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
Ferrari has also said it will continue offer petrol and hybrid cars along with its all-electric vehicle.
From BBC • May 26, 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
Gulping in long, sweet lungfuls of it, cold damp December air, smelling of petrol and coal smoke and freedom.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
Vocabulary lists containing petrol
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