oil

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Iran has renewed its warnings over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for oil and gas transport which it has essentially closed since early in the war, roiling global energy markets.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Key details: Higher oil and gas prices weren’t the only reason wholesale inflation shot up again in May.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Given higher oil prices, the Indonesian company’s oil-linked costs are mainly reflected in packaging, which accounts for around 20% of its cost of goods sold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The IPO would be the largest on record, by far eclipsing the 2019 offering by Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco, which raised $29.4 billion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Captain Shingo takes note of the Philippines’ supply of oil, which is something the Japanese military needs if it’s going to accomplish its vision.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly