stagnant

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And even that is low in comparison with the inflation-adjusted $6.17 hit in June 2008, when surging global demand for crude, and stagnant supplies, were pushing prices higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Deflation often has been associated with Japan, which experienced stagnant or falling prices from the 1990s through 2022.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

And with Italy's economy already stagnant, many people are concerned about the war's impact on their energy costs.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Another big concern: The spike in crude has raised fears of stagflation, or stagnant growth coupled with higher prices.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

I ask Janae as she’s laid out on the bed as if someone has stolen all her joy, all her sweetness, and turned her into a stagnant pool of salty water.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi