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
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
It also will take time to clear out the bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz, typically the conduit for about 20% of the world’s petroleum supply.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 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
The reek of fish and petroleum came in waves, making Nailer’s eyes water and reminding him of ship-breaking yards.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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