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Trump tells oil giants to cut gas prices
Published 4 August 2026 ยท politics
Synopsis US President Trump voiced his discontent with ExxonMobil and Chevron, accusing them of reaping excessive profits at the expense of consumers. The oil companies
Synopsis US President Trump voiced his discontent with ExxonMobil and Chevron, accusing them of reaping excessive profits at the expense of consumers. The oil companies defended their actions by attributing price hikes to global market trends. Both firms showcased robust quarterly earnings driven by soaring oil prices, which raises political stakes as voters grapple with rising fuel costs ahead of the midterm elections.
Published: August 4, 2026 โข 11:01 AM IST ยท Updated: August 4, 2026 โข 11:38 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis US President Trump voiced his discontent with ExxonMobil and Chevron, accusing them of reaping excessive profits at the expense of consumers.
The oil companies defended their actions by attributing price hikes to global market trends.
Both firms showcased robust quarterly earnings driven by soaring oil prices, which raises political stakes as voters grapple with rising fuel costs ahead of the midterm elections.