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petroleum

[puh-troh-lee-uhm] / pəˈtroʊ li əm /


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Import volumes of petroleum from the Middle East plunged 67.2% in April from a year earlier, while those from the U.S. surged 38.8%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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

"Agreements on LPG supplies and strategic petroleum reserves are the likely outcomes, providing India greater insulation from sudden price spikes and shipping disruptions," Wadhwa said.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Pascal has gone farthest—for two years he’s been in Luanda, where he studies petroleum engineering and, I sincerely believe, chases girls.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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