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petroleum

[puh-troh-lee-uhm] / pəˈtroʊ li əm /


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The country has diversified its energy sources, including into renewables, and had built up its strategic petroleum reserve to a greater extent than others, giving it some extra cushion.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

And in India, which depends on liquefied petroleum gas for cooking, there’s been a huge surge of interest in electric induction stoves.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

There is a high chance that the Chinese government is using its strategic supply of petroleum to bolster global markets, market researcher Rory Johnston wrote in the Commodity Context newsletter on Substack.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Prices for energy and petroleum products were up 7.7% between March and April, representing the fourth rise in a row after a steep 26.9% jump in March.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The reek of fish and petroleum came in waves, making Nailer’s eyes water and reminding him of ship-breaking yards.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi




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