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petrol

[pe-truhl] / ˈpɛ trəl /
NOUN
black gold
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NOUN
gasoline
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"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

Walmart has warned higher petrol prices are causing US consumers to cut spending elsewhere as the war with Iran continues to squeeze household budgets.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

"I think almost everyone opposes the ban," said Phuong Anh Nguyen, a 24-year-old Hanoi resident who works as a researcher and rides a petrol motorbike.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

And then, We still haven’t any petrol for the jeep.

From "How I Live Now" by Meg Rosoff




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