diesel
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They are often created by burning fossil fuel products like the petrol or diesel that power vehicles.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The decision to use nuclear power instead of gas turbine or diesel engines normally used in destroyers, cruisers and frigates was tucked inside an annual 30-year shipbuilding plan sent to Congress.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Those filling up on diesel — which fuels the tractor-trailers that haul goods to stores, as well as some cars — would save 14.64 cents of the 24.4-cent tax, according to Smetters.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
On Monday, the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the United States was $4.52, with diesel at $5.64, according to the AAA motor club.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
“BDNF? What’s it stand for? Brain diesel fuel?”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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