gasoline

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May's consumer inflation data showed energy prices had risen 23.5 percent over the same time last year, with gasoline rising by 40.5 percent.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Rather, he expects high oil prices to manifest into even higher prices for gasoline, jet fuel and other petroleum products.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The price of gasoline rose an ugly 7% and has climbed 40.5% over the last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The biggest rise was in energy products, including a 7% lift in crude oil shipments and a 37.9% rise in refined petroleum products, mainly gasoline and aviation fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

He was trying to control me, just as he had, in his way, controlled the planting, the use of the gasoline, the tractor, and even my going to church.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien