kerosene
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This will be held as inventory and used over the summer, with kerosene production set to rise by up to 20%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
"The airport is taking this measure because airlines' costs have risen unexpectedly and sharply as a result of high kerosene prices," Schiphol said in a statement.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
It also said at the time it was retiring the programme's 27 aircraft, partly due to "significantly increased kerosene prices", but also because of "additional burdens from labor disputes".
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Julian wants to destroy the unfinished Christophers, but can’t bring himself to douse the canvases in kerosene and light the match.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026
He compared the process to drinking kerosene in order to spit fire: the effect would be magnificent, but you’d die in the process.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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