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Why gas prices are so low right now
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Cheng-Hong Liu posted on 2014/12/19Ever wondered why gas prices seem to change so much? This video breaks down the fascinating world of oil prices, OPEC, and the shale boom, giving you practical insights into global supply and fuel efficiency. You'll pick up some great advanced vocabulary while learning why this topic is so important for car buyers and your wallet!
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lead
US /lid/
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UK /li:d/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- Information that could help to solve a crime
- Adjective
- Being the main part in movies or plays
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More demand
US /dɪˈmænd/
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UK /dɪ'mɑ:nd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Desire customers have to buy product, service
- A strong request for someone to do something
- Transitive Verb
- To strongly request someone to do something
- To need something.
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More spike
US /spaɪk/
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UK /spaɪk/
- Noun
- The top point in a graph
- Long, thin metal rod that ends in a point
- Intransitive Verb
- To go up to a point on a graph
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More production
US /prəˈdʌkʃən, pro-/
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UK /prəˈdʌkʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of producing or growing food naturally
- Process of making something on a large scale
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