Petrol additive (7)

I believe the answer is:

benzene

(Other definitions for benzene that I've seen before include "Solvent" , "Hydrocarbon with ring-shaped molecule" , "Substance found in oil" , "Liquid hydrocarbon" , "Chemical" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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