petroleum

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Gain insight on oil futures, petroleum products and more in the latest Market Talks covering the energy sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

Paris dropped about half a percent, even as oil giant TotalEnergies was up almost three percent on reports it made a $1 billion profit in March trading petroleum products.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The stink of petroleum or oil blows across with the fumes of powder.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque