: a heavy mineral oil used as fuel in diesel engines
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The war in Iran further complicated transportation costs, with average diesel fuel prices increasing 10 percent year-over-year.—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026 Additionally, when crushed or damaged, pawpaw leaves release a strong, unpleasant odor reminiscent of green peppers or diesel fuel.—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026 Prices could keep rising, since tomatoes are transported across the country on trucks that run on diesel fuel.—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 Relative price increases for diesel fuel have been higher than for gasoline.—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for diesel fuel