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The European Union is now a net exporter of petrol, mainly to the United States and Africa, but an importer of diesel.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

The 25-year-old converted from the penalty spot to set City on their way against Liverpool, before heading his second from Antoine Semenyo's cross and stroking into an open net to complete the hat-trick.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“This is not unusual and, overall, central banks have been and will continue to be net buyers of gold.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The reason: Net imports of oil and liquefied natural gas consume 1% to 2% of European gross domestic product, whereas net exports contribute 0.2% to U.S. output.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

On seeing the net in my hand, he turned around and went back.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls