petroleum

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There is a high chance that the Chinese government is using its strategic supply of petroleum to bolster global markets, market researcher Rory Johnston wrote in the Commodity Context newsletter on Substack.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

The energy shipping company’s defensive business model, anchored by long-term LNG and petroleum charters, could also support recurring cash flows and stable dividends amid geopolitical uncertainty, she adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Imports of intermediate goods used in production processes rose 31.9% excluding petroleum to $51.02 billion, and imports of equipment and machinery were up 1.3% at $4.79 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Today, most hydrogen is produced through industrial methods that rely on fossil fuels such as petroleum, natural gas, and coal.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

From the practical rather than the medical standpoint this distinction is of little importance, however, because these petroleum solvents are an inseparable part of most common spraying practices.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson