petrol

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It is then distributed to the two petrol garages in the island.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Across the UK, average petrol prices have reached around £1.52 a litre, about 20p higher than at the start of the conflict.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

That means filling up a typical family car now costs roughly £10 more for petrol and more than £21 extra for diesel.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The Easter holiday weekend across Europe is expected to see a surge in demand with queues at petrol stations.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

The next moment he had produced a funnel and a can of petrol and was most kindly assisting me in filling the tank of the Ford.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro