Phrases with «imported petroleum»

The phrase "imported petroleum" refers to crude oil or oil-based products, such as gasoline and diesel, that are brought into a country from other nations. It means that the country does not produce enough oil to meet its own needs and has to buy it from other countries. Full definition

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Sentences with «imported petroleum»

  • A House Republican introduced legislation last week to bar the U.S. from importing petroleum products from Venezuela in a push to cripple the growing authoritarian regime in the South American country. (businessinsider.com)
  • «I do share the sentiments of many Nigerians, that the country that produces 2.2 million barrels should not be in the business of importing petroleum products,» he said. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)
  • Reliance on imported petroleum also threatens America's economy and national security. (discovermagazine.com)
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