petroleum

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Gain insight on oil futures, petroleum products and more in the latest Market Talks covering the energy sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Inflation risks have intensified, fanned by the significant increase in domestic petroleum prices and higher rice prices, said Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

We also learned a lot of lessons in the 1970s and therefore now maintain strategic petroleum reserves that can provide a near-term buffer.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

On Thursday, Bangladesh hiked prices of liquefied petroleum gas used for cooking and compressed natural gas used in some cars by 29 percent.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

As soon as Lucky Girl was in, Tool waded after her, his huge form pressing a ripple in the lily pads and petroleum murk.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi