kerosene

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The shortage is also pushing some towards more polluting fuels such as firewood, kerosene and coal.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Madhura Joshi of climate think tank E3G said rural households may turn to biomass like firewood and subsidised kerosene, while some could shift to electricity, biogas or improved cookstoves where available and affordable.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Airlines have curtailed or suspend flights to the island for lack of kerosene.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Current tariffs of 10 percent on unleaded gasoline and seven percent on diesel, aviation fuel and kerosene would all be temporarily removed under the decree.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

Once he’s upright he holds the kerosene lamp out and squints into my face.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen