Major oil companies reap massive profits as US and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher

Fighting between the US and Iran disrupted oil shipments globally, raising energy prices. Major oil companies benefited financially from these higher prices, while consumers faced increased fuel costs and potential shortages.

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Part of The US-Iran war: oil prices, gas prices and the market fallout

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Ran by 2 outlets· Hawaiitribune Herald, West Hawaii Today
Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· Aug 1, 2026

Iran war drives oil profits to highest levels in years

West Hawaii TodayLean Left· Aug 1, 2026

Iran war drives oil profits to highest levels in years

PBS NewsHourLean Left· Jul 31, 2026· ran in 21 outlets

Major oil companies reap massive profits as U.S. and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher

Fast CompanyLean Left· Jul 31, 2026

Exxon and Chevron are having a ‘very good crisis’ reaping massive profits during the Iran war

QuartzLean Left· Jul 31, 2026

Chevron posted its highest profit in six years as the Iran war boosted oil prices

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 31, 2026· ran in 21 outlets

Major oil companies reap massive profits as US and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher

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CBS NewsCenter· Jul 31, 2026

Oil giants see profits surge as Iran war drives energy prices higher

The ColumbianCenter· Jul 31, 2026· ran in 21 outlets

Major oil companies reap massive profits as U.S. and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher

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Major oil companies reap massive profits as US and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher

UPICenter· Jul 31, 2026

Exxon, Chevron tout combined $26.5 billion in profits

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Ran by 21 outlets across the spectrum· Odessa American, Las Vegas Review-Journal, +1 more
Odessa AmericanLean Right· Jul 31, 2026

Major oil companies reap massive profits as US and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher

Las Vegas Review-JournalLean Right· Jul 31, 2026

Major oil companies reap massive profits as US and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 31, 2026

Major oil companies reap massive profits as US and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher

Washington TimesLean Right· Jul 31, 2026· ran in 21 outlets

Major oil companies reap massive profits as U.S. and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 31, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

Energy companies Exxon and Chevron rake in huge profits as fighting between US and Iran drive energy prices higher

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 31, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Oil companies are expected to reap big profits because of US-Iran conflict

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JalopnikLean Left· Jul 31, 2026

Oil And Gas Companies Make Billions Thanks To Iran War That's Costing Us A Fortune

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