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petroleum

[puh-troh-lee-uhm] / pəˈtroʊ li əm /


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Japan's cooperation framework aims to help Asian countries procure crude oil and petroleum products, as well as maintain supply chains and expand stockpiles.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Hassett said the U.S. had taken steps to mitigate the price spike, including releasing oil from its strategic petroleum reserve, and he noted that China may do the same.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

If there was a silver lining, it was that import prices excluding petroleum rose a scant 0.1% in March.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Kenya has sharply raised the cost of petroleum, with diesel prices rising by a record margin despite a fuel tax cut, as the conflict in Iran pushes up global oil prices.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The reek of fish and petroleum came in waves, making Nailer’s eyes water and reminding him of ship-breaking yards.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi




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