diesel
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Kenya has sharply raised the cost of petroleum, with diesel prices rising by a record margin despite a fuel tax cut, as the conflict in Iran pushes up global oil prices.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
That said, the data were collected in mid-March and both regular and diesel prices have climbed steadily since.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
This would also make crude-oil prices more sensitive to geopolitical shocks and could eventually see them bleed through into higher prices for gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, weighing on consumers and the broader economy.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
Wholesale inflation tends to be more volatile than the consumer-price index, which also accelerated in March as Americans paid more for gasoline and diesel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
The truck driver slammed the door and started the diesel engine.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
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