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diesel

[dee-zuhl, -suhl] / ˈdi zəl, -səl /
NOUN
diesel engine
Synonyms


NOUN
locomotive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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“The biggest problem today is the lack of jet fuel and diesel … and we are seeing it already in Asia,” Birol said, adding that this will probably become a challenge in Europe by May.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Last week, the price of diesel in France hit its highest level since 1985, surpassing the peaks reached after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

RAC's head of policy Simon Williams said the price of petrol could stabilise "if the cost of oil doesn't increase further, although diesel still looks likely to rise".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The startup estimates it can reduce energy costs by more than 20% when compared with the lowest price rail companies paid for diesel in the past decade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

There was a smell of cars and diesel.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson