petroleum
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At the same time, U.S. petroleum inventories are falling, with the Energy Information Administration on Wednesday reporting a significant 7.9 million-barrel drop in U.S. crude oil inventories for the week ending May 15.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Today, most hydrogen is produced through industrial methods that rely on fossil fuels such as petroleum, natural gas, and coal.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
The strike comes days after the authorities raised petroleum prices to record levels, with costs increasing by more than 20%.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Still, gains extended beyond petroleum goods, with sales up in nine of the 21 manufacturing segments tracked by Statistics Canada.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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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