Trump Slams Oil Companies for 'Making Too Much Money' Amid Iran War
US President Donald Trump has spoken out against oil companies, stating that they are 'making too much money' amid the ongoing Iran war. The comments come as ExxonMobil and Chevron, the two largest US oil companies, reported significant profits last week due to a surge in global oil prices.
The spike in oil prices is attributed to the US-Iran conflict, which has led to increased tensions in the Middle East and disrupted oil supply chains.
ExxonMobil and Chevron's profits were driven by the higher prices, with the two companies reporting strong earnings last week. The comments from President Trump suggest that he believes the oil companies are profiting excessively from the conflict.