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diesel

[dee-zuhl, -suhl] / ˈdi zəl, -səl /
NOUN
diesel engine
Synonyms


NOUN
locomotive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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Truckers are struggling with sky-high diesel prices and higher aviation fuel prices have lifted airfares and even led to the closure of Spirit Airlines.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The U.S. exported more oil and gas and diesel than ever before, said Phil Flynn, senior market analyst at The Price Futures Group.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

The unexpected decline was driven by the largest fall in automotive-fuel sales since August 2023, as the outbreak of war in Iran sent petrol and diesel prices sky-rocketing across the eurozone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

European legislation requires countries to hold oil stocks equivalent to 90 days of net imports and 61 days of domestic consumption, but does not distinguish between different products such as petrol, diesel or jet fuel.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The smell of burning diesel fuel wafted through the salty air.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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