# Trump says oil companies profit too much from Iran conflict

President Trump said oil companies are "making too much money" as a result of his administration's actions against Iran, criticizing the industry despite his own policies tightening oil markets. The remarks highlight tensions between the White House's foreign policy goals and domestic energy costs.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/04/donald-trump-oil-companies-war-iran-us-exxonmobil-chevron) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:54:33 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/8/4/why-are-oil-companies-posting-record-profits-amid-iran-war-disruption?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:04:28 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/4/war-on-iran-trump-says-iran-has-one-last-chance?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:13:49 +0000