diesel

Example Sentences

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Ben Steffen, a farmer in southeast Nebraska, said he was budgeting to pay $4,000 to $5,000 more in diesel than he previously expected this planting season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

According to data from Goldman Sachs, Australians have been among the highest increases in both gasoline and diesel prices of the top 30 national consumers by demand.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The average diesel price rose to 182.77p, its highest level since December 2022 and 40p more than at the start of the war.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

That actually matters more for the economy and is expected to boost inflation significantly, since diesel is heavily used in transportation, agriculture, and industrial equipment operations.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The new grove was glistening like an angel on a Christmas tree, lit from within by the light of a diesel generator.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor