petroleum
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Energy Information Administration, about one-fifth of global petroleum liquids trade passes through the strait, which has been effectively closed since early in the war.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
We also learned a lot of lessons in the 1970s and therefore now maintain strategic petroleum reserves that can provide a near-term buffer.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Myanmar imports 90% of its oil and petroleum products, much of it from neighbouring countries which are now restricting exports.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, reducing daily petroleum supplies and potentially pushing Brent crude to $200 a barrel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
It was about how to make plastic from banana peels instead of petroleum.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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