oil

Example Sentences

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Some of it floats outside the Gulf near buyers in Asia, allowing Iran to sell oil for weeks even if it starts cutting production.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Whereas, Iranian oil traded at a wide discount to the global Brent benchmark before the war, in recent weeks, some cargoes have fetched a rare premium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The prime minister returned early from a overseas trip to countries in South East Asia, aimed at shoring up oil supplies, to visit the facility on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Fuel production at a critical Australian oil refinery has significantly dropped after a major fire but tougher restrictions will not be introduced, the country's prime minister has said.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

But she only complained that I’d burn up all the lamp oil, which would drive up our debt to Mrs. Wigginbottom again.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan