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Trump criticizes Big Oil profits as refining earnings surge

Trump has called out oil majors for excessive profits even as their refining earnings have climbed amid tightening fuel supplies.

What to know

  • Trump has publicly criticized Big Oil for excessive profits.
  • Oil majors have simultaneously reported significant increases in refining earnings driven by tighter fuel supplies.
  • The timing raises questions about whether Trump's criticism aligns with industry financial realities.

“too much money”

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  1. background

    Oil majors report surging refining earnings amid tightened supplies — Oil majors have reported significant increases in refining earnings as fuel supplies have tightened, undercutting Trump's criticism.

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    Trump calls out Big Oil for excessive profits

    Trump criticized Big Oil for making "too much money," according to reporting on his statements regarding the industry.

    1. first by CNBC, 13d ago