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In televised remarks, he said the nation had 39 days worth of petrol, 29 days worth of diesel and 30 days worth of jet fuel in reserve.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Elsewhere, Turkey has drawn down about 60 metric tons from its reserves since the conflict began — about $8 billion worth of gold — to defend the lira, she said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

For 21-year-old Rudy Arora, it wasn’t worth sticking around until his planned graduation from Northwestern in 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

In the mid-2000s, Zimbabwe underwent a period of hyperinflation that resulted in printing banknotes worth 100 trillion dollars.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Sliding down from the truck, Harry added, “It was worth it, though. Her frybread was delicious and the video is still one of her most viral.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith