shock
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What’s more, the ongoing price shock in energy markets isn’t just about headline benchmark prices as the price of crude oil is only part of what determines the cost to supply the world with fuel.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
While I spoke with 20 people for this piece, I received 178 individual responses of all kinds, ranging from shock and awe to relative disappointment to distinctly modern moviegoing gripes.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
Like many other energy importers, the Philippines had to react quickly to the oil shock caused by the outbreak of war in the Middle East in late February.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Apparently, not even our label or our management were told about it and it was a real shock.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
It wouldn’t have been polite to show shock.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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