Coverage dated August 4, 2026

Big oil companies continue to post banner profits as fighting in Iran drives prices higher

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Six of Europe’s largest oil companies posted combined first-quarter profits of $22 billion, more than 40% higher than last year.

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  1. Anchorage Daily News

    Big oil companies continue to post banner profits as fighting in Iran drives prices higher (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Six of Europe’s largest oil companies posted combined first-quarter profits of $22 billion, more than 40% higher than last year.

  2. Daily Journal

    Big oil companies continue to post banner profits as fighting in Iran drives costs higher (opens Daily Journal)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — Big oil companies continue to book massive profits as fighting in Iran disrupts energy markets and sends oil and gasoline prices sharply higher. Six of Europe’s largest oil companies posted combined first-quarter profits of $22 billion, more than 40% higher than last year.

  3. Washington Times

    Big oil companies post banner profits as fighting in Iran drives prices higher (opens Washington Times)

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    Big oil companies are booking massive profits as fighting in Iran disrupts energy markets and sends oil and gasoline prices sharply higher.

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