petroleum
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He said some countries such as South Korea and India that rely heavily on oil and gas coming from the Middle East may need to build new strategic petroleum reserves in the next few years.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
"Driving an EV is so much better than driving a petroleum vehicle, in terms of costs and also in terms of saving fuel, queuing to fill up," the school teacher said.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
He also pointed to fertilizer -- derived from petroleum products -- being "almost a system risk," as shortages could lead to higher food prices and thus inflation.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
“Families who depend on petroleum products to commute to jobs and school and to heat their homes may need to pull back on more discretionary forms of spending,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Lately the commandant speaks more and more intimately of the fuhrer and the latest thing— prayers, petroleum, loyalty—that he requires.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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