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petroleum

[puh-troh-lee-uhm] / pəˈtroʊ li əm /


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The country has diversified its energy sources, including into renewables, and had built up its strategic petroleum reserve to a greater extent than others, giving it some extra cushion.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

The country has diversified its energy sources, including into renewables, and had built up its strategic petroleum reserve to a greater extent than others, giving it some extra cushion.

From Barron's • May 30, 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

She hands me a big jar of petroleum jelly.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina




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