Trump says oil companies Chevron, Exxon Mobil made ‘too much money’ amid 'last chance' for Iran war deal

President Trump said major oil companies Chevron and Exxon Mobil are making excessive profits from high oil prices. Some conservatives questioned whether this criticism conflicts with free market principles.

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National story. 21 articles from 13 sources. 12 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

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Left

5 sources
Latin TimesLean Left· Aug 6, 2026

Trump Slams Chevron and Exxon Over Profits, But The Real Math Tells a Different Story

ABC NewsLean Left· Aug 4, 2026

Trump says Exxon and Chevron are 'making too much money' amid Iran war

QuartzLean Left· Aug 4, 2026

Trump demands Exxon and Chevron cut gas prices after war-driven profit surge

SemaforLean Left· Aug 4, 2026

Trump says oil majors are 'making too much money'

Money Talks NewsLean Left· Aug 3, 2026

Trump Says Exxon, Chevron Are ‘Making Too Much Money’ Amid Iran War

Center

3 sources
Ran by 8 outlets· ABC 7 New York, 6ABC Philadelphia, +6 more
ABC 7 New YorkCenter· Aug 4, 2026

Trump says oil companies Chevron, Exxon Mobil made ‘too much money’ amid 'last chance' for Iran war deal

6ABC PhiladelphiaLean Left· Aug 4, 2026

Trump says oil companies Chevron, Exxon Mobil made ‘too much money’ amid 'last chance' for Iran war deal

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· Aug 4, 2026

Trump says oil companies Chevron, Exxon Mobil made ‘too much money’ amid 'last chance' for Iran war deal

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· Aug 4, 2026

Trump says oil companies Chevron, Exxon Mobil made ‘too much money’ amid 'last chance' for Iran war deal

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· Aug 4, 2026

Trump says oil companies Chevron, Exxon Mobil made ‘too much money’ amid 'last chance' for Iran war deal

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· Aug 4, 2026

Trump says oil companies Chevron, Exxon Mobil made ‘too much money’ amid 'last chance' for Iran war deal

ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· Aug 4, 2026

Trump says oil companies Chevron, Exxon Mobil made ‘too much money’ amid 'last chance' for Iran war deal

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· Aug 4, 2026

Trump says oil companies Chevron, Exxon Mobil made ‘too much money’ amid 'last chance' for Iran war deal

UPICenter· Aug 3, 2026

Trump says ExxonMobil, Chevron 'made too much money' over Iran war

CBS NewsCenter· Aug 3, 2026

Trump says oil companies should cut gas prices after making "too much money"

Right

4 sources
Ran by 2 outlets· Blaze Media, Conservative Review
Blaze MediaRight· Aug 6, 2026

‘That’s not capitalism!’ Trump attacks Exxon and Chevron over ‘too much money’

Conservative ReviewRight· Aug 6, 2026

‘That’s not capitalism!’ Trump attacks Exxon and Chevron over ‘too much money’

FOX BusinessLean Right· Aug 4, 2026

Trump blasts Big Oil for 'making too much money'

Oil PriceLean Right· Aug 3, 2026

Trump Orders Oil Companies to Cut Gas Prices, Targets Chevron CEO

Oil PriceLean Right· Jul 31, 2026

Exxon and Chevron’s $26.5 Billion Quarter Draws Trump’s Ire

Other outlets

International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

Left

1 article
The GuardianLean Left· Aug 4, 2026

Trump slams oil companies for ‘making too much money’ from his war on Iran

Center

0 articles

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Right

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  1. Aug 3Trump says oil companies Chevron, Exxon Mobil made ‘too much money’ amid 'last chance' for Iran war deal
  2. Aug 6‘That’s not capitalism!’ Trump attacks Exxon and Chevron over ‘too much money’

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