ton
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The average price of very low-sulfur fuel oil has risen 70% to $925 per metric ton at the world’s top ports since the war started.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
See more: Arm has a ton of chip demand.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
They are only the fifth trio to reach a ton since the turn of the century.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
He raises his LME price assumptions to $3,150-$3,250 a ton from $2,850-$2,950 a ton, citing prolonged smelter disruptions and tighter global supply.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
“How about a couple diesel engines, a ton of fresh water, and some green vegetables?”
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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