# Alito earned up to $2.9M from oil and gas investments while on Supreme Court

A new analysis indicates Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito earned between $1 million and $2.9 million from oil and gas assets after joining the court in 2006. The findings raise questions about potential conflicts of interest, given the court's role in energy and climate cases.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/11/samuel-alito-oil-gas-assets-supreme-court-analysis) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:03 GMT