US oil industry earned over $130 billion in profit during Iran war: Report
A new analysis says the war pushed U.S. fuel costs higher than anywhere else, adding $471 per person and $160 billion nationwide.
- More than 50 large U.S. oil companies earned over $130 billion from April through September 2026, roughly 2.8 times more than the same period in 2025, as the Iran conflict disrupted global energy supplies.
- Hostilities in the Middle East and Russia damaged fuel-making plants, reducing global refining capacity; Exxon CEO Darren Woods said roughly half of Russia's refining capacity has been taken offline.
- On Friday, Exxon Mobil and Chevron reported third-quarter results buoyed by refining operations, with Exxon earning $15.4 billion and Chevron reporting $9.9 billion, nearly tripling prior-year profit.
- Senator Chris Van Hollen claimed Friday that President Donald Trump's 'buddies' in oil are profiting from the war, as Americans paid over $1,100 in extra fuel costs since the conflict began.
- Valero Energy Chief Financial Officer Homer Bhullar told analysts last week that the company will direct excess cash toward owners through dividends or buybacks rather than expanding production capacity.
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