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President Trump criticized Exxon Mobil and Chevron for “making too much money” as U.S. pump prices hover around $4 a gallon, urging the firms to cut prices and return profits to the public after the oil majors posted strong quarterly earnings boosted by refinery margins and supply concerns.
ExxonMobil and Chevron posted a combined $26.5 billion in second-quarter profits, triggering political backlash and renewed calls for windfall taxes as high gas prices persist and the Iran war influences oil prices ahead of midterm elections; analysts say profits may stay elevated, while the industry weighs reinvestment risks amid policy uncertainty.
The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision written by Justice Kavanaugh, allowed Exxon Mobil to sue Cuban state-owned oil companies in U.S. courts over property seized in 1960 after Fidel Castro’s rise, leveraging a 1996 law that permits claims for expropriated assets; the Trump administration backed Exxon, and the case could involve hundreds of millions of dollars, signaling ongoing political and legal pressure between the U.S. and Cuba.
U.S. oil output is set to rise only modestly next year, with smaller producers drilling more while majors like Exxon and Chevron keep plans unchanged amid uncertainty from the Middle East conflict. The EIA now expects output to top about 14 million barrels per day, a gain from earlier expectations, but the war is unlikely to allow the United States to capture significant market share from Persian Gulf producers.
Exxon Mobil is reportedly approaching unprecedented inventory levels as disruptions from Iran’s actions block oil trade through the Strait of Hormuz, with negotiators seeking a reopening that could alleviate supply strains and affect global oil markets.
Exxon Mobil warned that oil inventories are headed for record lows in the coming weeks due to the Middle East war, a development it says will push prices higher—with Brent potentially hitting $150–$160 per barrel once inventory levels bottom out; current prices sit below $100 as markets await a possible U.S.–Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The IEA has flagged rapid stock depletion and a past release of 400 million barrels to cushion the disruption.
The author argues that Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and ConocoPhillips stand to benefit from unprecedented Middle East oil disruptions, forecasting Brent crude could reach $150–$200 per barrel due to Strait of Hormuz closures, depleted reserves, and strong demand. With diversified assets outside the Middle East, the Big-3 are positioned for outsized profits as global supply tightens, and all three are rated as buys, with Chevron favored for its steady dividend growth and a ~3.9% yield.
Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods says the oil market has not fully priced in the disruption from the Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz closure, with buffers like tankers in transit, strategic reserves, and inventory drawdowns delaying price moves. He expects Persian Gulf flows to normalize within a month or two after the strait reopens, but prices could rise if the strait remains closed. Exxon projects a ~750,000 bpd hit to Middle East production if closures persist into Q2 2025, and about 15% of its total output is affected; Iranian attacks on LNG lines also weigh on upstream production. The stock edged lower while oil prices have surged since the war began.
Oil jumps about 7% as the Strait of Hormuz blockade reroutes tankers to U.S. Gulf ports, boosting domestic crude demand. Three U.S. producers—ConocoPhillips (COP), Chevron (CVX), and Exxon Mobil (XOM)—are cited as beneficiaries of higher realized prices and robust Gulf infrastructure, supported by COP’s low-cost output, CVX’s diversified earnings and dividend growth, and XOM’s large production footprint. The piece notes recent 2025 results and dividend histories, cautions energy stocks remain volatile, and suggests starting small for long-term exposure.
Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and ConocoPhillips reached new 52-week highs amid an oil rally after U.S. actions on Iran, with Benzinga noting several members of Congress own shares in these companies, raising potential conflicts of interest.
Exxon Mobil’s stock rose about 2% to around $126.54, hitting a fresh high as investors reward the company’s steady profits and global footprint, including Guyana, despite President Trump’s threats to cut Exxon out of Venezuelan oil deals. CEO Darren Woods urged durable protections and contractual guarantees in Venezuela, while near-term crude prices hover in the mid‑$60s, helping fuel the rally.
Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods told President Trump that Venezuela is 'uninvestable,' a blunt assessment echoed by other oil leaders; Trump reacted negatively, signaling limits to U.S. investment, while industry cautions say any reconstruction would require major political and legal reforms and security guarantees, with Chevron currently the only major international operator in Venezuela, illustrating the risk and optics at the White House meeting.
Chevron and Exxon Mobil, two major U.S. oil companies, reported continued quarterly profit declines, though Chevron's earnings surpassed expectations while Exxon Mobil's fell short. The overall trend shows a slowdown in profit declines compared to previous quarters, amid fluctuating oil prices and geopolitical factors. Other energy companies like Shell and Total Energies reported mixed results, with some initiating share buybacks. U.S. oil prices remain volatile, influenced by global trade tensions and sanctions.
U.S. oil stocks like Exxon Mobil, ConocoPhillips, and FANG rose following a modest increase in OPEC+ oil production and rising oil prices, supported by geopolitical factors and U.S. political backing for fossil fuels, despite concerns over potential oversupply and economic volatility.
Exxon Mobil's stock increased following strong earnings, with the CEO highlighting the highest upstream production in 25 years.