“Fueled” and “fuelled” are regional inflection variants of the verb “fuel.” Cambridge records -ll- forms and notes that US English usually uses a single l.
ReviewedEvidence1 sourceSectionEnglish Usage
Quick answer
Use “fueled” as the usual US form and “fuelled” as the double-l form used outside the usual US spelling pattern.
Key details
Confusion Familyregional-spelling
Rule Familyregional-orthography
Termsfueled, fuelled
Variant ScopeCambridge records -ll- generally and US usually -l- for inflected forms of fuel.
Further guidance
Core difference
Cambridge gives the verb inflection as -ll-, with US English usually using -l-.
Fast Test
Match the spelling to the regional or house style required by the document, then keep that choice consistent.
Variant Boundary
This is an inflectional spelling preference, not a difference in meaning.
Sources and evidence
Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.
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