petrol

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"Especially in markets, at petrol stations, and in places that sell food, there were large crowds," he told AFP, a black backpack on his shoulders.

From Barron's

If oil prices continue to spike, driving up the cost of petrol and hurting the US economy, Americans will take note.

From BBC

Crude oil is a key ingredient in petrol and diesel, meaning higher oil prices could eventually drive up prices at the pumps.

From BBC

Edmund King, president of the AA, warned the disruption could push petrol prices to levels not seen since the pandemic.

From BBC

Since Friday night, long queues have formed at petrol stations, and many residents of the capital, Tehran, have begun leaving the city for the north, near the Caspian Sea, which they believe is safer.

From BBC