rocketing

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But with the electorate in a dour mood and reeling from rocketing gas prices, some speculate voters’ willingness to tax themselves may be dwindling as ballots arrive for the June 2 primary election.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

This doesn't take into account current global events which have had a significant impact on oil exports, sending the price of crude rocketing.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Even if they risk rocketing once more because of ongoing military action, the situation remains very different compared with the oil shock of 1973.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Cue rocketing bills, blackouts—and solar panels appearing on homes, factories and farms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The river of chocolate was flowing very fast inside the pipe, and the Oompa-Loompas were all rowing like crazy, and the boat was rocketing along at a furious pace.

From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl