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petroleum

[puh-troh-lee-uhm] / pəˈtroʊ li əm /


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Fire Rescue Victoria said the blaze involved liquefied petroleum gas and other gases, but hadn’t affected diesel or gasoline production.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Japan's cooperation framework aims to help Asian countries procure crude oil and petroleum products, as well as maintain supply chains and expand stockpiles.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Hassett said the U.S. had taken steps to mitigate the price spike, including releasing oil from its strategic petroleum reserve, and he noted that China may do the same.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

He said some countries such as South Korea and India that rely heavily on oil and gas coming from the Middle East may need to build new strategic petroleum reserves in the next few years.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

This was fitting because grass, not petroleum, is the foundation of his farm’s success.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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