petrol
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"I use my car for work and petrol prices are creeping up and up. Then the gas and electric will be going up," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
"The conflict has impacted energy prices globally, and has already affected home heating oil, petrol and diesel prices."
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Cai said he briefly went into a workshop to find petrol for his chainsaw before heading back.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
The conflict in the Middle East has led to a surge in wholesale oil prices, in turn pushing up the price of petrol for Americans.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
I drove the entire night, stopping only for petrol.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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