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petroleum

[puh-troh-lee-uhm] / pəˈtroʊ li əm /


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In March, the International Energy Agency announced the release of 400 million barrels of oil from the strategic petroleum reserves of member countries.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The biggest rise was in energy products, including a 7% lift in crude oil shipments and a 37.9% rise in refined petroleum products, mainly gasoline and aviation fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

In April, exports rose 2.6 percent to $327.1 billion, fueled by crude oil, fuel oil and other petroleum products.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The Philippines is also establishing its first strategic petroleum reserve program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Once I read in a magazine that you can make lipstick by mixing Kool-Aid with petroleum jelly.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles




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