petroleum
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The country has diversified its energy sources, including into renewables, and had built up its strategic petroleum reserve to a greater extent than others, giving it some extra cushion.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
And in India, which depends on liquefied petroleum gas for cooking, there’s been a huge surge of interest in electric induction stoves.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
March’s advance was also driven by trade in petroleum products as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupted energy markets and spiked prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Over the Memorial Day weekend, drivers will spend around $2 billion more on gas than they did last year, according to Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
From the practical rather than the medical standpoint this distinction is of little importance, however, because these petroleum solvents are an inseparable part of most common spraying practices.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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