gasoline

Example Sentences

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While the national average for gasoline prices is a little above $4 per gallon, in California, it is near $6 per gallon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The war in Iran pushed average gasoline prices to a four-year high of $4.56 a gallon in late May, according to AAA, although they have cooled to about $4.15 since then.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

May's consumer inflation data showed energy prices had risen 23.5 percent over the same time last year, with gasoline rising by 40.5 percent.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Rather, he expects high oil prices to manifest into even higher prices for gasoline, jet fuel and other petroleum products.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

I’ve always thought it smells like perfumed gasoline.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell