wholesale

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Iran has effectively blocked the strait - one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels - leading to soaring wholesale oil and gas prices.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The wholesale restaurant food distributor struck a deal to acquire Jetro Restaurant Depot for around $29 billion, including debt.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

On Friday, wholesale oil prices rose back above $110 for a barrel of Brent Crude, despite US President Donald Trump saying he would postpone plans to start destroying Iranian energy plants by another 10 days.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Secondly, wholesale funding costs have been rising due to structural deposit tightness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Even the wholesale transformation seen in places like Peru, where irrigated terraces cover huge areas, were exceptionally well done.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann