gasoline
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Consumers saw a 19.2% jump in energy prices in April compared with a year earlier, most notably a 28.6% jump in gasoline prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
When drivers pump gasoline, a small tax on each gallon contributes $30 billion a year to maintain the interstate highway system.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Retailer earnings this week could offer a glimpse at consumer spending trends as households juggle rising utility and gasoline prices and higher prices for groceries.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Global oil inventories continue to move toward historically tight levels, however, so gasoline and diesel prices are likely to remain volatile, said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, in a market update.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Gay really was a good mechanic and the order for gasoline was definite evidence of good faith.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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