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Revealed: major oil firms make $93bn profits amid war and climate crisis

Iran conflict windfall over three months reignites calls for companies ‘cashing in on human misery’ to pay for environmental damage

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4

Big Oil profits surge as Iran war keeps energy prices elevated

European and Middle Eastern oil firms reported significant profit increases recently. Saudi Aramco saw its net profit climb by forty-four percent year-on-year. American energy companies also posted enormous profits last week. Consumers face higher costs for fuel and air travel globally. Oil prices have recently fallen after potential diplomatic progress.

The Economic Times · Aug 4

The Iran War Continues Keeping Energy Markets On Edge. Saudi Aramco Profits Are Jumping.

Saudi Aramco reported a 33% jump in second-quarter profit as higher oil prices driven by the Iran conflict boosted revenue, with the company highlighting the role of its East-West pipeline in keeping exports flowing despite disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times · Aug 4

Crude oil prices jump 6%, hit two-week high after Trump says Iran peace deal is ‘over’. What are experts saying?

Crude oil prices rose sharply on Wednesday to a two-week high after Donald Trump declared the Iran peace agreement "over", reviving fears of fresh supply disruptions from the Middle East. Analysts say concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, tighter sanctions and depleted inventories could keep oil prices elevated in the…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

IndiGo, HPCL, other oil sensitive stocks plunge up to 5% as US strikes on Iran lift crude prices

Oil-sensitive Indian stocks tumbled significantly after US airstrikes on Iran. Crude oil prices climbed as sanctions on Iranian sales were reinstated. These events reignited concerns over Middle East stability and potential supply disruptions. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains vulnerable, impacting global energy supply routes. Analysts expect oil inventories…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Oil Price Today (July 8): Crude oil flares up over 5% as ‘powerful’ US strikes on Iran revive supply fears. What’s unfolding?

Brent crude futures climbed $1.62, or 2.16%, to $76 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained $1.63, or 2.31%, to $72 a barrel. Both benchmarks had already advanced about 3% on Tuesday after the United States withdrew the general licence that had allowed the sale of Iranian crude…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Oil Price Today (July 7): Crude oil snaps 2-day fall as projectile hits tanker in Hormuz. Where are prices headed?

Brent crude futures rose 28 cents, or 0.39%, to $72.29 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 29 cents, or 0.26%, to $68.84 a barrel. Both benchmarks had settled close to their pre-Iran war levels on Monday.

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Oil Price Today (July 6): Crude oil extends fall, hovers below $72. Here are 2 major reasons for the decline

Brent crude futures slipped 24 cents, or 0.e33%, to $71.88 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 11 cents, or 0.16%, to $68.58 a barrel. WTI did not settle on Friday as U.S. markets remained closed ahead of the Independence Day holiday on Saturday.

The Economic Times · Jul 6

Oil Price Today (July 3): Crude oil heads for 4th weekly loss on Hormuz traffic, US-Iran talks. Where is liquid gold headed?

Brent crude hovered near the $71-a-barrel mark after briefly dipping below that level in the previous session, while US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) traded around $68 a barrel.

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Oil Price Today (July 2): Crude oil at $70, falls for 2nd session as US-Iran talks progress. Worst over?

Brent crude futures fell 80 cents, or 1.09%, to $70.80 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude declined 90 cents, or 1.28%, to $67.75 a barrel. In the previous session, both benchmarks had dropped more than 1%, settling at their lowest levels in four months.

The Economic Times · Jul 2