diesel
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The decision to use nuclear power instead of gas turbine or diesel engines normally used in destroyers, cruisers and frigates was tucked inside an annual 30-year shipbuilding plan sent to Congress.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
While many drivers can cut back on driving to reduce gas demand, there aren’t any alternatives to reduce demand for the diesel that powers the trucking, farming and construction industries, Lenard said.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
On Monday, the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the United States was $4.52, with diesel at $5.64, according to the AAA motor club.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
India has so far avoided raising petrol and diesel prices despite mounting pressure on state-run fuel retailers.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
The water itself was turgid, gray- green even on sunny days, oil slicked, and reeking of diesel fuel and seaweed.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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