petroleum

Example Sentences

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Pakistan must work “to avoid a default-like situation,” said Ali Pervaiz Malik, the federal petroleum minister.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The Indian government has cut liquefied petroleum gas for factories—including those making steel, cars, textiles and plastics—to 70% of prewar levels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 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

Pakistan drastically raised fuel prices in response to spiking global prices caused by the war, the country's petroleum minister said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 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