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Buried oil started flowing (4,2,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

laid to rest

'buried' is the definition.
('lay to rest' can be a synonym of 'bury')

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Another definition for laid to rest that I've seen is " Relieved".)

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