petrol

Example Sentences

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Developing countries were being hit especially hard, due to the sheer number of petrol cars as well as households that rely on gas, he said.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

A little over a year ago, Donatell bought another petrol station.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The closure of the strait has had an impact on the cost of living in the UK with petrol and food prices driven.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

That should bring relief for retail customers at the pump, where surging petrol prices in recent weeks have forced many countries to take measures to reduce consumption and protect the most vulnerable.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Everywhere was the smell of petrol and polish.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd