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Oil prices drop as Trump halts Iran strikes, criticizes ExxonMobil and Chevron profits

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04 Aug 2026
Fox Business
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Oil prices drop as Trump halts Iran strikes, criticizes ExxonMobil and Chevron profits

President Trump paused planned military strikes against Iran, causing crude oil prices to fall amid hopes for diplomatic talks. Trump criticized major U.S. oil companies ExxonMobil and Chevron for their record profits during the conflict, urging them to lower consumer prices. ExxonMobil reported $14.5 billion and Chevron $12 billion in quarterly earnings, boosted by high oil prices over $100 a barrel. The easing of U.S.-Iran tensions and Trump's comments signal potential relief for fuel prices ahead.

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