: a heavy mineral oil used as fuel in diesel engines
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More recently, the war with Iran has dramatically raised the prices of fertilizer and diesel fuel paid by American farmers.—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 31 May 2026 The Monterey County Sheriff's Office said their Agricultural Crimes Unit has been investigating a series of diesel fuel thefts throughout the county.—Tim Fang, CBS News, 27 May 2026 Another imperative fuel factor to consider outside of the daily commute is the fate of diesel fuel prices, which impacts everything from the farms that grow food to the trucks that transport it to manufacturers and grocery stores.—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 12 May 2026 On Monday, Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri introduced a Republican version that would last between 90 and 180 days and also apply to diesel fuel.—Nik Popli, Time, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for diesel fuel