Trump: Chevron and ExxonMobil made too much money from the conflict…
Trump: Chevron and ExxonMobil made too much money from the conflict with Iran.
Consensus
- Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with ExxonMobil and Chevron.
- The companies increased their profits significantly in the second quarter of 2026.
- The rise in oil prices was linked to tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
- Trump criticized the companies for profiting from the situation and called for lower gasoline prices.
Points of divergence
- ExxonMobil and Chevron increased profits more than twofold in Q2 2026 due to fluctuations in the global energy market. — vesti
- The price of oil reached $96 per barrel in Q2 2026, a 45% increase compared to the same period the previous year. — kommersant
- The companies chose to use their profits to pay off debt rather than reinvest. — vesti
- Trump previously called for the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the oil companies for allegedly artificially inflating prices. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Trump unhappy with oilmen who made "a lot of money" on war with Iran — Вести
- Trump: Chevron and ExxonMobil made too much money on the conflict with Iran — Коммерсантъ