petrol
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India's state-run oil companies raised petrol and diesel prices by more than three percent on Friday as disruption to energy supplies due to the Iran war mounts pressure on the economy.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
These were then filled with petrol and McLaughlin, of Easterhouse in Glasgow, was filmed going in to pay for the fuel.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Its weak point has been low petrol reserves.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
India has so far avoided raising petrol and diesel prices despite mounting pressure on state-run fuel retailers.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
The jerricans smelled of petrol, and I saw packs of batteries, bottles of oil, and cans of tomato purée in one box.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
Vocabulary lists containing petrol
Boy: Tales of Childhood
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The Grand Escape
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