diesel
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The rises over the past six weeks took the average cost of diesel from 142p a litre up to nearly 192p, and the cost of petrol from 133p to more than 158p.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
There is a strong likelihood of the Indian government lifting petrol and diesel prices after state elections end on April 29, the analyst says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
But fuel prices remain below the levels reached in summer 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, when petrol reached 191.5p a litre and diesel hit 199p.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
It can process up to 120,000 barrels of crude oil a day, manufacturing products such as gasoline and diesel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
The truck driver slammed the door and started the diesel engine.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
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