barrel

Example Sentences

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As fallout from the Iran war rocketed global oil prices above $100 a barrel in recent weeks, jet fuel has risen even higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Front-month Brent crude futures were up 3.1% at $97.61 a barrel, and WTI crude rose 3.6% to $97.85 a barrel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Brent crude for June delivery was up 2.2% at $96.86 a barrel in early European trade, while WTI futures for May gained 3.3% to $97.51 a barrel after posting the biggest one-day drop since 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Brent crude fell 13% to $94.75 a barrel.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

I check out the garbage in the barrel.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein