petrol
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He said countries big and small remained in some way dependent on fossil fuels -- including Australia, a major coal and gas exporter, yet highly reliant on imports for petrol, diesel and other fuels.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The price of petrol and diesel has soared since the start of the Iran war in February.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The US no longer depends on Gulf oil, but petrol prices in America are still set by the global oil market.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Cai said he briefly went into a workshop to find petrol for his chainsaw before heading back.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
I walked to a nearby farmhouse and explained in English to an elderly white lady that I would like to buy some petrol.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing petrol
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