petroleum
Example Sentences
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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
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
Myanmar imports 90% of its oil and petroleum products, much of it from neighbouring countries which are now restricting exports.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 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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